1. (n.) A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc.

2. (n.) A small box or case for holding tea, coffee, etc.

3. (n.) A kind of case shot for cannon, in which a number of lead or iron balls in layers are enclosed in a case fitting the gun; -- called also canister shot.

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