n. [ OF. ewer, euwier, prop. a water carrier, F. évier a washing place, sink, aiguière ewer, L. aquarius, adj., water carrying, n., a water carrier, fr. aqua water; akin to Goth. ahwa water, river, OHG. aha, G. au, aue, meadow. √219. Cf. Aquarium, Aquatic, Island. ] A kind of wide-mouthed pitcher or jug; esp., one used to hold water for the toilet. [ 1913 Webster ]
Basins and ewers to lave her dainty hands. Shak.