kilderkin
noun
kil·der·kin ˈkil-dər-kən 
1
: an English unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂ barrel
2
: cask
Synonyms
- barrel
- butt
- cask
- firkin
- hogshead
- keg
- pipe
- puncheon
- rundlet
- runlet
- tun
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Example Sentences
the kilderkins that line one wall of the brewpub are just for decoration—there's no beer in them
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle Dutch kindekijn, from Medieval Latin quintale quintal
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
kilderkins
noun
as in barrels
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages the kilderkins that line one wall of the brewpub are just for decoration—there's no beer in them Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- barrels
- pipes
- rundlets
- kegs
- runlets
- casks
- tuns
- hogsheads
- puncheons
- firkins
- butts
- drums
- tubs
- scuttlebutt
- cisterns
- vats
- cans