English Explanatory Dictionary

chessel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mould in which curds are placed before being pressed to remove the whey; subsequently the chessel is removed to allow the cheese to mature.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɛsəl/

Word forms

chessel chessels

Etymology

From earlier cheslip, literally cheese + lip.

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