chalder

noun

chal·​der

ˈchȯdər,

-ȧd-

plural -s

1

: a unit of capacity for dry measure formerly used in Scotland equal to 12 quarters or about 96 Winchester bushels

2

: chaldron

Word History

Etymology

Middle English chaldre, from Middle French chaldere, chaudière kettle, pot, from Late Latin caldaria

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