Definition of ewer
: a vase-shaped pitcher or jug
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a silver ewer in the elaborately ornamented style favored by the Victorians
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Origin and Etymology of ewer
Middle English, from Anglo-French ewer, ewier, from Latin aquarium water source, neuter of aquarius of water, from aqua water — more at island
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: a type of pitcher or jug that is shaped like a vase and that was used in the past for holding water
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