Lexical Definition

‎ξέστης‎ xéstēs (xes'-tace) pitcher ^G:N-M
as if from (properly, to smooth

pot.

• by implication, (of friction) to boil or heat)
• a vessel (as fashioned or for cooking) (or perhaps by corruption from the Latin sextarius, the sixth of a modius, i.e. about a pint), i.e. (specially), a measure for liquids or solids, (by analogy, a pitcher)

Abbott-Smith

**† 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.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

ξέστης-ης, ου, ὁ,

formed from Latin sextarius, a Roman measure nearly = 1 pint, [Refs 1st c.AD+]

__II pitcher, cup, [NT+3rd c.AD+], Harp.Astr.in [Refs]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: Mark.7.4}