† ˈdashel Obs.
In 6 dasshel(l.
[f. dash v. + -el1, -le instrumental, as in threshel, handle.]
A brush for sprinkling holy water; an aspergillum.
| 1502 Will of J. Moore (Somerset Ho.), A Holy Water pott cum le dashell. 1540 Inv. of Plate in Greene Hist. Worcester II. App. 5 A holy water tynnell of selver and gylte, and a dasshel to the same, selver and gylte. |