kilderkin

noun

kil·der·kin ˈkil-dər-kən

: an English unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂ barrel

: cask

the kilderkins that line one wall of the brewpub are just for decoration—there's no beer in them

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle Dutch kindekijn, from Medieval Latin quintale quintal

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of kilderkin was in the 14th century

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Style

“Kilderkin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kilderkin. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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