Crusets

/ˈkruːzɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of cruset; multiple tiny earthenware containers for condiments or liquids.

Etymology

English plural of cruset (cruse + -et diminutive + -s plural). Shows how English builds words through multiple suffixes.

Kelly Says

If you've seen old oil-and-vinegar cruet sets from Victorian times, you're looking at the descendants of crusets—the names changed but the purpose stayed the same for centuries.

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