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kile
C1
historical noun
Usage:
36%
grain measure, dry measure
Translation: grain measure, dry measure
Pronunciation: /ˈkiːleɪ/
Meaning: a historical unit for measuring dry goods such as grain

This meaning refers to an Ottoman and regional unit of dry capacity whose size differed across locations and historical periods.

The tax record listed several kile of wheat.

Farmers sold grain by the kile.

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C2
historical noun
Usage:
19%
measuring container, grain vessel
Translation: measuring container, grain vessel
Pronunciation: /ˈkiːleɪ/
Meaning: a container traditionally used to measure grain by that unit

This less common use refers to the physical vessel used for measuring a kile of dry goods.

The merchant filled the wooden kile with wheat.

A standard kile stood beside the scales.

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