CHALDER

Etymology

Noun

chalder (plural chalders)

An old Scottish dry measure, equal to 16 bolls.

Source: Wiktionary


Chal"drich, Chal"der, n. Etym: [Icel. tjaldr.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A kind of bird; the oyster catcher.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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