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Meaning of cresselle | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A wooden rattle formerly used as a substitute for a bell in the Roman Catholic church.

historical

Examples

“Analarin, a priest, spoke of boxwood rattles, which were used to announce the clergy from the ninth century. The crécelle, or 'cressel', was once used in Roman Catholic churches during Passion Week instead of a bell.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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