kilderkin

Meanings

• noun

  A large cask or barrel, originally used for storing ale or beer.

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Variants

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kilderkin , kilderkins

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Etymology

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From Middle English kilderkin, diminutive of kild, to kill, from the belief that the casks were 'killed' or emptied by being filled.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'kilderkin' is also used in Scotland to refer to a measure of capacity, equal to 42 gallons.

2. In some parts of England, 'kilderkin' was also used to refer to a small cart or wagon.

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1. Barrel: A large container used for transporting or storing liquids, especially beer or wine.

2. Cask: A large container made of staves and hoops, used for holding liquids, especially beer or wine.

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Culture

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In Welsh and Cornish folklore, the 'Kilderkin' is a mythical creature that guards the barrels of ale and punishes those who steal from them.

How to Memorize "kilderkin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large wooden barrel with a tap at the bottom, filled with golden ale.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kilderkin' with the image of a large barrel used for storing ale or beer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'kilderkin' is a large barrel used for storing ale or beer, by thinking of the acronym KILDErkin: Kegs I Love Drinking Every Kind In Need.

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