: a small vessel (such as a jar or pot) for holding a liquid (such as water or oil)
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For Jews, the Maccabees' story and the legend of the single cruse of oil burning eight days signals the possibility that a dedicated few, inspired by faith in their purpose, can reshape history.
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Joshua M. Davidson, CNN, 28 Nov. 2021
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Joshua M. Davidson, CNN, 28 Nov. 2021
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“Cruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruse. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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