basin

Definition

A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.

Etymology

From Middle English basyn, from Old French bacin, from Vulgar Latin *baccinum (“wide bowl”).

Example Sentences

• "First, as you know, my house within the city Is richly furnished with plate and gold, Basins and ewers to lave her dainty hands;"
• "After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded."
• "What then, you will say, must a man sit with his chops and fingers up to the ears and knuckles in grease? No; let those who cannot eat without defiling themselves, step into another room, provided with basons and towels: but I think it would be better to institute schools, where youth may learn to eat their victuals, without daubing themselves, or giving offence to the eyes of one another."