English Explanatory Dictionary

bastable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cast iron pot that is suspended over an open fire, often with hot coals placed on the lid for more even cooking.

Word forms

bastable bastables bastible

Etymology

Unknown. It is believed by some to be a corruption of Barnstaple, which was known for manufacturing metal pots. Compare Barnstaple oven.

Derived words

bastable cake
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