EWER

pitcher, ewer

(noun) an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ewer (plural ewers)

A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug with a shape like a vase and a handle.

Hypernyms

• pitcher

Anagrams

• ewre, rewe, we're, weer, were, were-

Proper noun

Ewer (plural Ewers)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Ewer is the 23432nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1085 individuals. Ewer is most common among White (93.18%) individuals.

Anagrams

• ewre, rewe, we're, weer, were, were-

Source: Wiktionary


Ew"er, n. Etym: [OF. ewer, euwier, prop. a water carrier, F. évier a washing place, sink, aiguière ewer, L. aquarius, adj., water carrying, n., a water carrier, fr. aqua water; akin to Goth. ahwa water, river, OHG, aha, G. au, aue, meadow. *219. Cf. Aquarium, Aquatic, Island.]

Definition: A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug; esp., one used to hold water for the toilet. Basins and ewers to lave her dainty hands. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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