kilderkin

noun kil·der·kin \ˈkil-dər-kən\

Definition of KILDERKIN

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

: cask

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: barrel, butt, firkin, hogshead, keg, cask, pipe, puncheon, rundlet (or runlet), tun

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