kilderkin (Meaning)
kilderkin (n)
an obsolete British unit of capacity equal to 18 Imperial gallons
kilderkin (n.)
A small barrel; an old liquid measure containing eighteen English beer gallons, or nearly twenty-two gallons, United States measure.
Synonyms & Antonyms of kilderkin
kilderkin Sentence Examples
- The publican filled the kilderkin with ale and rolled it into the cellar.
- The brewer carefully measured the ingredients for the kilderkin of porter.
- The cooper tapped the kilderkin of stout and poured a pint for the thirsty customer.
- The innkeeper served the villagers kilderkins of mead at the harvest festival.
- The soldiers drank from kilderkins of wine as they celebrated their victory.
- The sailors loaded the kilderkins of rum onto the ship for their long journey.
- The merchants traded kilderkins of olive oil and spices along the Silk Road.
- The pilgrims carried kilderkins of water to sustain them on their journey to the holy city.
- The farmers stored their kilderkins of milk in the cool springhouse.
- The blacksmith used a kilderkin of water to quench his thirst as he worked at his forge.
FAQs About the word kilderkin
an obsolete British unit of capacity equal to 18 Imperial gallonsA small barrel; an old liquid measure containing eighteen English beer gallons, or nearly twent
pipe,barrel, rundlet, tun, tub,cask, drum, keg, puncheon, firkin
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The publican filled the kilderkin with ale and rolled it into the cellar.
The brewer carefully measured the ingredients for the kilderkin of porter.
The cooper tapped the kilderkin of stout and poured a pint for the thirsty customer.
The innkeeper served the villagers kilderkins of mead at the harvest festival.
