A type of ornamental pitcher or ewer with a narrow spout, often made of metal and used for pouring water in medieval or Renaissance households.
From Old French 'aiguiere', derived from 'aigue' (water) and '-iere' (container), literally meaning a water-holding vessel.
Medieval nobles displayed aiguieres as status symbols, and some were so elaborately decorated with jewels and engravings that they were treasured as art pieces rather than functional pitchers—some are still in museums today!
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