1. Plural of costrel; small bottles or flasks, typically made of leather or earthenware, used historically for carrying liquids such as wine or water.
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• Medieval travelers carried costrels filled with wine on their journeys.
• The soldiers were issued costrels to hold water during their march.
• Archaeologists discovered several earthenware costrels in the ancient settlement.
• Leather costrels were common among pilgrims in the Middle Ages.
• The merchant sold costrels at the market for carrying ale and cider.