Obs. In 4 wass(c)hele. [f. WASH v.: see -EL.] a. A bath. b. A vessel for washing.
1303. R. Brunne, Handl. Synne, 11033. Þere besyde, yn a paþ Was a wasshyng, at an hote baþ; ‘Termes’ men calle þat watyr wasshele, For many one had þerat here hele.
a. 1375. Joseph Arim., 288. Þenne comen two Angeles … Oþur Tweyne aftur hem with cruetes sone, and wasscheles wiþ haly water with hem þei brouȝten.
