cruse

[ krooz, kroos ]

noun

1. an earthen pot, bottle, etc., for liquids.

cruse

/ kruːz /

noun

1. a small earthenware container used, esp formerly, for liquids

Word History and Origins

Origin of cruse¹

1225–75; Middle English crouse ( Old English crūse; cognate with German Krause pot with lid), conflated with croo ( Old English crōg, crōh; cognate with German Krug jug)

Word History and Origins

Origin of cruse¹

Old English crūse; related to Middle High German krūse, Dutch kroes jug

Example Sentences

After Bin Laden was accused of attacking U.S. embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam in 1998, the Clinton administration fired cruse missiles at Afghanistan.

From Washington Post

Now, health officials worry that what Cambodia opened its doors to was the outbreak, and that the world may pay a price as passengers from the cruse ship Westerdam stream home.

From New York Times

Rep. Matt Salmon’s surprise February announcement that he was retiring and endorsing Arizona Senate President Andy Biggs as his replacement was supposed to smooth the way for Biggs to cruse to a primary victory.

From Washington Times

Coast Guard to investigate fire that severely damaged Lake Tahoe paddle wheel tourist cruse boat.

From Washington Times

If education could help the poor as well help the overall economy, then the leaky bucket would turn into a “widow’s cruse,” with more benefit to the poor than was taken from the rich.

From Forbes