Definitions from Wiktionary (Cresset)

▸ noun:  A metal cage, basket or cup with fire in it, used for various purposes:
▸ noun:  (chiefly historical) A metal cup, suspended from or attached to the top of a pole and filled with burning pitch etc., used as portable illumination.
▸ noun:  A metal basket filled with burning material, used to attract fish when night fishing; a fire basket.
▸ noun:  (coopering) A small furnace or iron cage to hold fire for charring the inside of a cask, and making the staves flexible.
▸ noun:  A surname.






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