Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PAIL
PAIL, n. [W. paeol; Gr. πελλα.]
An open wooden vessel used in families for carrying liquids, as water and milk, usually containing from eight to twelve quarts.
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PAIL, n. [W. paeol; Gr. πελλα.]
An open wooden vessel used in families for carrying liquids, as water and milk, usually containing from eight to twelve quarts.
Return to page 5 of the letter “P”.