ewer Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring
    pitcher.

WordNet

Ew"er noun
Etymology
OF. ewer, euwier, prop. a water carrier, F. évier a washing place, sink, aiguière ewer, L. aquarius, adj., water carrying, n., a water carrier, fr. aqua water; akin to Goth. ahwa water, river, OHG, aha, G. au, aue, meadow. *219. Cf. Aquarium, Aquatic, Island.
Definitions
  1. A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug; esp., one used to hold water for the toilet.
    Basins and ewers to lave her dainty hands. Shak.

Webster 1913