CHALDRON Meaning and
Definition
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A chaldron is a unit of measurement used historically to quantify the volume or capacity of certain commodities, particularly coal and other loose materials. Specifically, it denotes a volumetric measure of dry goods, commonly referring to a large cubic measure of coal.
In terms of capacity, a chaldron typically refers to a container that held approximately 36 bushels, equivalent to about 1.27 cubic meters or around 45 cubic feet. This measurement was widely employed in the coal industry, notably during the medieval and early modern periods, to determine the amount of coal that could be transported, stored, or traded. A chaldron was often represented as a large, box-shaped container or a vehicle specifically designed to carry coal.
Originating from Middle English and traceable back to the medieval Latin term “caldarium” or “calidarium,” meaning a hot bath, the word chaldron became a standardized terminology throughout Europe due to the extensive trade of coal. While it has become mostly obsolete in modern usage, regional variations of the chaldron may still persist in some countries.
Given its historical significance and its specific association with coal, the term "chaldron" carries connotations of the bygone era of coal production, transportation, and trade, acting as a tangible symbol of industrial development and energy consumption in different regions.
Common Misspellings for CHALDRON
- xhaldron
- vhaldron
- fhaldron
- dhaldron
- cgaldron
- cbaldron
- cnaldron
- cjaldron
- cyaldron
- chzldron
- chsldron
- chwldron
- chqldron
- chakdron
- chapdron
- chaodron
- chalsron
- chalxron
- chaldeon
- cchaldron
Etymology of CHALDRON
The word chaldron derives from the Old French word chauderon or chaudron, meaning cauldron or large kettle. It came into use in Middle English around the 13th century, specifically referring to a large measuring container for coal or grain. The word's ultimate origin can be traced back to the Latin caldaria, which means hot bath or cauldron.
Similar spelling words for CHALDRON
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