cresset

English - Turkish

Definition of cresset in English Turkish dictionary

fener

demir kandil

{i} kandil

{i} meşale

English - English

Definition of cresset in English English dictionary

A metal cup, suspended from a pole and filled with burning pitch etc; once used as portable illumination

{n} a light set on a beacon

A small furnace or iron cage to hold fire for charring the inside of a cask, and making the staves flexible

{i} torch, type of flare-lamp, oil lamp

An open frame or basket of iron, filled with combustible material, to be burned as a beacon; an open lamp or firrepan carried on a pole in nocturnal processions

Hyphenation

cres·set

Etymology

[ 'kre-s&t ] (noun.) 14th century. Middle English, from Middle French, from Old French craisset, from craisse grease; more at GREASE.