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pottle

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pot·tle  (ptl)
n.
1. A pot or drinking vessel with a capacity of 2.0 quarts (1.9 liters).
2. The liquid contained in this type of pot or drinking vessel.
3. An old English liquid measure equal to 2.0 quarts (1.9 liters).

[Middle English potel, from Old French, from pot, pot; see potiche.]
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Noun1.pottle - a pot that holds 2 quarts
pot - metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

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Good Cook, I love thee well, and thou shalt have a good pottle of our master's best wine every day, for thou art an old and faithful servant.
He had a paper-bag under each arm and a pottle of strawberries in one hand, and was out of breath.
Potations, pottle deep, again went round; never did beverage excite greater glee, or meet with more rapturous commendation.
 
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