"bastable" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: bastables [plural]
Etymology: Unknown. It is believed by some to be a corruption of Barnstaple, which was known for manufacturing metal pots. Compare Barnstaple oven. Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-noun}} bastable (plural bastables)
  1. (Ireland) A cast iron pot that is suspended over an open fire, often with hot coals placed on the lid for more even cooking. Tags: Ireland Synonyms: bastible Derived forms: bastable cake
    Sense id: en-bastable-en-noun-HP1kKATP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Irish English

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