kilderkin

kil·der·kin

noun \ˈkil-dər-kən\

Definition of KILDERKIN

1

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

2

: cask

Examples of KILDERKIN

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

Origin of KILDERKIN

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to KILDERKIN

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

Related Words: scuttlebutt; cistern, tub, vat; can, drum

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