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FLASKET
Etymology
Noun
flasket (plural flaskets)
(dated, UK) A long, shallow basket with two handles.
(dated) A vessel for serving food.
Source: Wiktionary
Flask"et, n. Etym: [Cf. W. fflasged a vessel of straw or wickerwork, fflasg flask, basket, and E. flask.]
1. A long, shallow basket, with two handles. [Eng.] In which they gathered flowers to fill their flasket. Spenser.
2. A small flask.
3. A vessel in which viands are served. [Obs.] Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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