Etymology

firlot

F4I1R1L1O1T1

Today it means: A measure of capacity, once used for corn, etc., equal to four pecks. Full definition →

Middle English firthelote
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromfirthelote
  2. English todayfirlot

Reduced form of Middle English firthelote (attested 1264), equivalent to ferthe (“fouth”) + lot (“portion, share”).

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