Căs'trel1, n.
n. [Fr. cresserelle, crecerelle, quercerelle, cercrelle, crizel.] (Ornith.) A kind of hawk resembling the sparrow-hawk. See KESTREL.
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Castrel
Cās'trel2, n.
n. [1. O. Fr. coustillier, from coustille, a long poniard, from coustel, coutel, cuttel, knife, from Lat. cultellus, diminutive of culter, knife. 2. See COSTREL.] [Obs.]
- An armor-bearer or esquire to a knight.
- A vessel for holding wine. Ainsworth.