pottle

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old French potel, diminutive of pot; see more at pot.

• (deprecated use of |lang= parameter) IPA^(key): /ˈpɒtəl/

pottle (plural pottles)

1. (archaic) A former unit of volume, equivalent to half a gallon, used for liquids and corn; a pot of around this size.
   • Sir Walter Scott:

     a dry pottle of sack before him

   • Thomas Dekker:

     a pottle of Greek wine

2. (New Zealand) A conical receptacle, typically for potato chips or other foodstuffs.
3. A pot or other receptacle, e.g. for strawberries.
   • Charles Dickens

     He had a […] pottle of strawberries in one hand.

   • 2005, English Folktales (ISBN 1591582601), page 21:

     "I was wondering whether you've got such a thing as a pottle of brains to spare?"

• (a receptacle for strawberries): punnet (British, New Zealand)