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cresset

/krɛsɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does cresset mean?

noun

A metal basket or frame for holding a light, especially a torch or a lantern, typically suspended from a beam or a tree.

Example

"The cresset hung from the branch of the ancient oak, casting a warm glow over the village."

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