Where does “creel” come from?
Creel comes from Middle English crele, from Old French creille, from Old French greille, from Latin craticula, diminutive of cratis meaning wickerwork or framework, from Proto-Indo-European kert- meaning to twist or weave.
creel (English): An osier basket, such as anglers use to hold...
Definitions
- An osier basket, such as anglers use to hold...
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