Pot or Kettle?

[W. Hilditch]

As quoted from John Tyler’s gray book; “The Oxford English Dictionary, quoting Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of 1755 sets forth the difference clearly: ‘In the kitchen the name of pot is given to the boiler that grows narrower towards the top, and of kettle to that which grows wider.’ “ Thus, we have the tea pot and a kettle is not a pot.

Hilditch

 

[KevinE]

Well, alrighty then.

 

[Doug D.]

Griswold, Wagner, et al. did not appear to agree.

 

[W. Hilditch]

Too bad some employees didn't do their homework and got confused.

Hilditch

 

[MDFraley]

Hilditch....Got to love this guy. My Monday morning ritual is to surf thru e-Bay and check new listings.
Came across a listing that the seller had, for what we refer to as a "Dutch Oven". What was so funny was his description said; Camping Cooking Pot Dutch Oven Kettle. Not sure which dictionary he derived that from but he covered all bases for sure.

 

[W. Hilditch]

Yes he did. Confused or to get the hits no matter what you were looking to find. I think i'm accepting most Dutch ovens and sauce pans as kettles, but still working on the vessels with vertical sides. Sometimes just 'pots and pans' seems to work the best.

Hilditch