cruse

cruse
/kroohz, kroohs/, n.
an earthen pot, bottle, etc., for liquids.
[1225-75; ME crouse (OE cruse; c. G Krause pot with lid), conflated with croo (OE crog, croh; c. G Krug jug)]

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