chalder

English

Etymology

Probably a form of chaldron.

Noun

chalder (plural chalders)

  1. An old Scottish dry measure, equal to 16 bolls.

Scots

Etymology

From Norn, from Old Norse tjaldr; compare Icelandic tjaldur m and Faroese tjaldur n.

Noun

chalder (plural chalders)

  1. (archaic, Orkney) oystercatcher
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