Plural of cresset; multiple metal containers or baskets that hold burning materials for illumination.
Plural form of cresset (see above), maintaining the same etymology and historical context of medieval and early modern lighting systems.
The Great Fire of London in 1666 was partly fought using cressets—firefighters would use them to light the dark streets as they battled the flames throughout the night.
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