How Do You Spell FIRLOT?

Pronunciation: [fˈɜːlɒt] (IPA)

Firlot is a Scottish dialect word that refers to a unit of dry volume measurement used to measure grain, typically equaling a quarter of a boll. The spelling of the word follows the rules of Scottish English phonetics. The IPA phonetic transcription for Firlot is /fɜːrlɪt/. The "f" sound is pronounced as a voiceless labiodental fricative, while the "ɜː" represents the open-mid central unrounded vowel. The "l" and "r" are both pronounced, with the former being a lateral approximant and the latter an alveolar trill. The final "t" sound is pronounced as an unvoiced alveolar plosive.

FIRLOT Meaning and Definition

1. Firlot is a noun that refers to an ancient Scottish unit of measurement for dry goods. It is typically used to describe a unit of capacity or volume for grain or other agricultural products. The term "firlot" originates from the Old English word "fyrleot," which means "fourth part of a hogshead."

   The exact measurement of a firlot can vary depending on the region and time period it is used in. However, in most cases, a firlot is approximately equivalent to a quarter of a Scottish peck. To put it into perspective, one firlot is equal to about a quarter of a bushel or 9 gallons in the Imperial system of units.

   Historically, firlots were prominent and widely used units of measurement in Scotland, particularly during medieval times and well into the 18th century. They were commonly used to measure grains, such as barley, oats, or wheat, as well as other dry goods like potatoes or coal.

   Today, the use of the firlot as a recognized unit of measurement has significantly diminished; the metric system and other standardized methods have become more prevalent. However, the term "firlot" still holds historical and cultural significance, often utilized in discussions related to Scottish history, agriculture, or traditional measurements.

2. A measure used in Scotland containing the fourth part of a boll of meal.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FIRLOT

• dirlot
• virlot
• girlot
• tirlot
• rirlot
• furlot
• fjrlot
• fkrlot
• forlot
• f9rlot
• f8rlot
• fielot
• fidlot
• fiflot
• fitlot
• fi5lot
• fi4lot
• firkot
• firpot

Etymology of FIRLOT

The word "firlot" has Scottish origins and its etymology can be traced back to Middle English. It is derived from the combination of two Old French words: "feer", meaning "four", and "lot", meaning "a measure of weight or capacity". In Old French, the word was spelled as "fevrlot", which later evolved into "ferlot" in Middle English. Over time, the spelling changed to "firlot" to reflect the modern English pronunciation. The term refers to a Scottish unit of dry measure equal to about a quarter of a bushel, used mainly for grain or other dry commodities.