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Definitions for: Pail [n] a roughly cylindrical that is vessel open at the top
[n] the quantity contained in a pail
Webster (1913) Definition: Pail, n. [OE. paile, AS. p[ae]gel a wine vessel, a pail,
akin to D. & G. pegel a watermark, a gauge rod, a measure of
wine, Dan. p[ae]gel half a pint.]
A vessel of wood or tin, etc., usually cylindrical and having
a bail, -- used esp. for carrying liquids, as water or milk,
etc.; a bucket. It may, or may not, have a cover. --Shak.
Synonyms: bucket, pailful
See Also: cannikin, containerful, dinner bucket, dinner pail, dredging bucket, kibble, slop jar, slop pail, vessel, water wheel, waterwheel, wine bucket, wine cooler
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