soe
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Noun — A large wooden tub or vessel for hauling water, traditionally slung on a pole and carried between two people.
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Etymology
From Middle English sō, tracing back to Old English sā ("tub" or "pail") and related to Old Norse sár ("large cask") — all ultimately from a Germanic root for a bucket or vat.
Full origin of soe →Frequently asked questions
What does “soe” mean?
The word “soe” means a large wooden tub or vessel for hauling water, traditionally slung on a pole and carried between two people. In plain terms, an old word for a large carrying-tub used to haul water.
How do you pronounce “soe”?
“Soe” is pronounced soh (/səʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “soe” in a sentence?
Here is “soe” used in a sentence: “Villagers once carried water from the well in a soe balanced between two carriers.”
What part of speech is “soe”?
“Soe” is a noun.
Where does the word “soe” come from?
The word “soe” comes from Old English. From Middle English sō, tracing back to Old English sā ("tub" or "pail") and related to Old Norse sár ("large cask") — all ultimately from a Germanic root for a bucket or vat.