Dictionary entry

ξέστης

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament with Strong's

**† ξέστης, -ου, ὁ

(a Sicilian corruption of Lat. sextarius), [in Al.: Le 14:10 (לֹג, LXX κοτύλη)*;]

1. a sextarius (about a pint).

2. In NT, a pitcher of wood or stone: Mk 7:4.†