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单词 kilderkin
释义

kilderkin

noun

kil·​der·​kin ˈkil-dər-kən How to pronounce kilderkin (audio)
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

kilderkin

noun

as in barrel
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

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  • barrel
  • rundlet
  • tun
  • keg
  • cask
  • runlet
  • pipe
  • hogshead
  • butt
  • firkin
  • drum
  • tub
  • puncheon
  • cistern
  • scuttlebutt
  • vat
  • can
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