pottle
[ pot-l ]
/ ˈpɒt l /
noun
a former liquid measure equal to two quarts.
a pot or tankard of this capacity.
the wine or other liquid in it.
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pottle
/ (ˈpɒtəl) /
noun
archaic a liquid measure equal to half a gallon
NZ a plastic or cardboard container for foods such as yoghurt, fruit salad, or cottage cheese
Word Origin for pottle
C14: potel, from Old French: a small pot 1
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