Chaldrons

/ˈtʃɔːldrənz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of chaldron, referring to multiple large units of measurement for coal, grain, or other bulk commodities.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'chaldron' formed by adding the standard '-s' suffix in English.

Kelly Says

When you read medieval English contracts, you'll see 'chaldrons of coal' stacked in the measurements, and this word choice reveals an entire hidden history of how England powered itself before the Industrial Revolution.

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