chaldron

chal·dron

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chawl-druh n]
- /ˈtʃɔl drən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chawl-druh n]
- /ˈtʃɔl drən/

Definitions of chaldron word

noun chaldron a unit of capacity equal to 36 bushels. Formerly used in the US for the measurement of solids, being equivalent to 1.268 cubic metres. Used in Britain for both solids and liquids, it is equivalent to 1.309 cubic metres 3
noun chaldron an old unit of dry measure, now used in Great Britain only for measuring coal or coke and equal to 36 bushels 3
noun chaldron an English dry measure formerly used for coal, coke, lime, and the like, varying locally from 32 to 36 bushels or more. 1
noun chaldron (archaic) An old English dry measure, containing four quarters. At London, 36 bushels heaped up, or its equivalent weight, and more than twice as much at Newcastle. Now used exclusively for coal and coke. 1

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Origin of chaldron

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English, earlier chaudron < Middle French chauderon cauldron

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Parts of speech for Chaldron

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chaldron popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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