kilderkin
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noun \ˈkil-dər-kən\Definition of KILDERKIN
1
: an English unit of capacity equal to 1⁄2 barrel
2
: cask
Examples of KILDERKIN
- <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
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