Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A large pot for cooking. The same Hebrew word (dud, “boiling”) is rendered also “pot” (Ps. 81:6), “caldron” (2 Chr. 35:13), “basket” (Jer. 24:2). It was used for preparing the peace-offerings (1 Sam. 2:13, 14).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
a vessel for culinary or sacrificial purposes.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
KET'TLE (boiling), a vessel for cooking or sacrificial purposes. 1 Sam 2:14. The same word is translated "basket," Jer 24:2, "caldron," 2 Chr 35:13, and "pot," Job 41:20.