firlot

noun fir·lot \ ˈfi(ə)rlət , ˈfər- \

Definition of firlot

plural -s

1 : any of various old Scottish units of dry capacity equal to ¹/₄ boll or from ¹/₂ to 1¹/₂ Winchester bushels

2 : a container of one firlot capacity

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Origin and Etymology of firlot

Middle English ferlot, from Old Norse fjōrthi hlotr fourth part, from fjōrthi fourth + hlotr part; akin to Old English fēortha fourth and Old English hlot lot