Description:

The term 'pel' was borrowed from the English word 'pail'. The earliest attestation seems to be from the middle period. In Common it means a bucket, pail or drum.

Noun:

As a noun, 'pel' is a bucket, pail or drum. It can be used very broadly, but the stereotypical 'pel' is small enough to pick up, has a handle, and is basically conical or cylindrical in shape.

Verb:

As a verb, 'pel' is a skurun verb meaning to pack something or pour something into a pail.