chessel

noun

chessel

noun

/ˈt͡ʃɛsəl/

Etymology From earlier cheslip, literally cheese + lip.

1

A mould in which curds are placed before being pressed to remove the whey; subsequently the chessel is removed to allow the cheese to mature.

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