kil·der·kin
| \ ˈkil-dər-kən
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Definition of kilderkin
1
: an English unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂ barrel
2
: cask
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“Kilderkin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kilderkin. Accessed 4 Oct. 2022.
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