Cru"et (krû"ĕt), n.
[Anglo-French cruet, a dim. from OF. crue,
cruie; of German or Celtic origin, and akin to E.
crock an earthen vessel.] 1. A bottle
or vessel; esp., a vial or small glass bottle for holding
vinegar, oil, pepper, or the like, for the table; a caster.
Swift.
2. (Eccl.) A vessel used to hold
wine, oil, or water for the service of the altar.
Cruet stand, a frame for holding cruets;
a caster.