pottle

Meanings

1. A former unit of volume, equivalent to half a gallon, used for liquids and corn; a pot or drinking vessel of around this size.
2. A small food container, usually made of plastic or cardboard, typically used for containing hot chips, yoghurt or other foodstuffs.
3. A small pot or other receptacle, e.g. for strawberries.

1. To place in a pottle.

1. A surname.

Etymology

From Middle English potell, potel, from Old French potel, diminutive of pot; see more at pot.