costrel

[ kos-truhl, kaw-struhl ]

noun

1. a flask made of leather, earthenware, or wood, usually with an ear or ears by which to suspend it, as from the waist.

costrel

/ ˈkɒstrəl /

noun

1. obsolete.
   a flask, usually of earthenware or leather

Word History and Origins

Origin of costrel¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French costerel, equivalent to costier worn at the side (< Vulgar Latin *costārius; costa, -ary ) + -el diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of costrel¹

C14: from Old French costerel, from coste side, rib, from Latin costa

Example Sentences

Creator France Costrel goes out of her way to center frequently overlooked figures in the industry, to a degree that is legitimately surprising.

From The Verge

Along the way, series creators France Costrel and Melissa Wood also investigated lesser-known members of the industry whose contributions changed how we play today.

From Salon

Costrel: To your point, Melissa, it was important for us to find a way to illustrate and bring to life, visually, the creative process of all these creators.

From Salon

Costrel: It was hard to find the perfect ending point for the series because we really could have made it 40 hours and just looked at the history of so many great games.

From Salon

Costrel: I grew up in France, and I didn't play the same toys, listen to the same music, read the same books as my American friends.

From Salon