"chalder" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chalders [plural]
Etymology: Probably a form of chaldron. Head templates: {{en-noun}} chalder (plural chalders)
  1. An old Scottish dry measure, equal to 16 bolls.

Inflected forms

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