cruse

American  

[krooz, kroos] / kruz, krus /

noun

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

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cruse British  

/ kruːz /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of cruse

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)

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

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

They got the $500 yes, they got the trip reimbursed, yes, they got a second cruse paid for free.

From Time