Ewer
/ˈjuː.ər/noun
A decorative pitcher or jug, especially one used for holding and pouring water.
Did you know?In medieval Europe, ewers commonly appeared in hand-washing ceremonies, including liturgical rituals and aristocratic meals, where pouring water symbolized cleanliness, status, or purification.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*akʷā-
“Water”
Classical Latin
Latin
aqua
“Water”
Classical Latin
Latin
aquārium
“A container or place associated with water”
12th–13th Century
Old French
eviere / evier
“A vessel or basin for water”
14th Century
Anglo-French
ewer / euwer
“A water pitcher or pouring vessel”
Modern English
English
ewer
“A decorative pitcher, especially for pouring water”