Cruet

Cruet
Cruet: • A small vessel used for containing the wine and water required for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
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    A small vessel used for containing the wine and water required for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Two are always employed. The Roman Missal (Rubricæ Gen., XX) directs that they should be made of glass. This is the most suitable material because easily cleaned, and its transparency obviates danger of confounding the water and wine. Other materials, however, are used, such as gold, silver, and other precious metals. In this case it is advisable to have a V (Vinum) on the wine and an A (aqua) on the water cruet, so that one may be easily distinguished from the other. In shape nothing is prescribed, but the vessels should have a good firm base on which to stand securely and a fairly wide neck so as to admit of being easily cleansed. They should have a cover to keep away flies and insects. Formerly the wine for the Holy Sacrifice was brought by the faithful in a jar-shaped vessel. It was then received by the deacon ( see Deacons ) and poured into the chalice, a vestige of which custom is still observable at the consecration of a bishop.

    PATRICK MORRISROE

    Transcribed by Marcia L. Bellafiore Image scanned by Wm Stuart French Jr.

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Synonyms:

Vial, cruse, caster

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Cruet — Cru et (kr[udd] [e^]t), n. [Anglo French cruet, a dim. from OF. crue, cruie; of German or Celtic origin, and akin to E. crock an earthen vessel.] 1. A bottle or vessel; esp., a vial or small glass bottle for holding vinegar, oil, pepper, or the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cruet — small glass bottle for vinegar, oil, etc., c.1300, Anglo Fr. dim. of O.Fr. crue an earthen pot, from Frank. *kruka (Cf. O.H.G. kruog), related to CROCK (Cf. crock) … Etymology dictionary
cruet — ► NOUN 1) a small container for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar for use at a dining table. 2) Brit. a stand holding such containers. 3) a small container for the wine or water to be used in the celebration of the Eucharist. ORIGIN Old French, small … English terms dictionary
cruet — [kro͞o′it] n. [ME < Anglo Fr, dim. of OFr crue, earthen pot < Gmc * kruka (Ger krug): see CROCK1] a small glass bottle, as for holding vinegar or oil for the table … English World dictionary
Cruet — This article is about small bottles. For stands for condiment containers, see cruet stand. For the town in France, see Cruet, Savoie. Cruet bottle, 1780–1800 V A Museum no. 118 1907 A cruet ( … Wikipedia
Cruet — 45° 31′ 44″ N 6° 05′ 32″ E / 45.5288888889, 6.09222222222 … Wikipédia en Français
cruet — [[t]kru͟ːɪt[/t]] cruets 1) N COUNT A cruet is a small container, or set of containers, for salt, pepper, or mustard which is used at meals. [BRIT] ...a cruet set. 2) N COUNT A cruet is a small glass bottle that contains oil or vinegar and is used … English dictionary
Cruet — Original name in latin Cruet Name in other language Cruet State code FR Continent/City Europe/Paris longitude 45.5289 latitude 6.0922 altitude 358 Population 1057 Date 2010 12 13 … Cities with a population over 1000 database
cruet — UK [ˈkruːɪt] / US [ˈkruɪt] noun [countable] Word forms cruet : singular cruet plural cruets 1) a small container for salt, pepper, or other condiments, or an object that holds a set of these containers, used during a meal 2) American a small… … English dictionary
cruet — /ˈkruət / (say kroohuht) noun 1. a set, on a stand, of containers for salt, pepper, and mustard or for vinegar and oil. 2. an individual container. 3. any of the contents. 4. Ecclesiastical one of the vessels used in the celebration of the mass… …

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