Cruse

Cruse - (Easton's Bible Dictionary)

A utensil; a flask or cup for holding water (1 Sam. 26:11, 12, 16; 1 Kings 19:6) or oil (1 Kings 17:12, 14, 16). In 1 Kings 14:3 the word there so rendered means properly a bottle, as in Jer. 19:1, 10, or pitcher. In 2 Kings 2:20, a platter or flat metal saucer is intended. The Hebrew word here used is translated "dish" in 21:13; "pans," in 2 Chr. 35:13; and "bosom," in Prov. 19:24; 26:15 (R.V., "dish").

Cruse - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

CRUSE, n. [See crucible.] A small cup.

Take with thee a cruse of honey. 1 Ki 14.

In New England, it is used chiefly or wholly for a small bottle or vial for vinegar, called a vinegar-cruse.