ETYM Old Eng. paile, as. paegel a wine vessel, a pail, akin to Dutch and German pegel a watermark, a gauge rod, a measure of wine, Dan. paegel half a pint.
(Homonym: pale).
1. The quantity contained in a pail; SYN. pailful.
2. A usually cylindrical container with a handle; bucket.
1. Récipient. Un pot de verre.
2. (Familier) Verre. Boire un pot.
3. (Familier) Chance. Manquer de pot.