costrel

American  

[kos-truhl, kaw-struhl] / ˈkɒs trəl, ˈkɔ strəl /

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.

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costrel British  

/ ˈkɒstrəl /

noun

1. obsolete a flask, usually of earthenware or leather

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Etymology

Origin of costrel

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

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

France Costrel: I'm so glad you picked up on that quote, because I actually find it very interesting as well.

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

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

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