keeler

See also: Keeler

English

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From Middle English keler, equivalent to keel (noun) +‎ -er.

Noun

keeler (plural keelers)

  1. (nautical) One who works on a barge or keel.
  2. (historical) One employed in managing a Newcastle keel, or coal boat.
Synonyms

Etymology 2

From Middle English kelere, kelare (a vessel for cooling liquids, a tub, literally a cooler), equivalent to keel (to cool) +‎ -er.

Noun

keeler (plural keelers)

  1. (archaic) A small or shallow tub.
    a keeler of water/butter/eggs
Synonyms
Derived terms
  • keelerful
  • keeler-tub

References

Yola

Etymology

From Middle English keler.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkiːlər/

Noun

keeler

  1. A wooden vessel in which milk is set.

References

  • Kathleen A. Browne (1927) “THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD.”, in Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of lreland (Sixth Series)‎[1], volume 17, number 2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 135