ˈfi(ə)rlət, ˈfər- noun
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Etymology: Middle English ferlot, from Old Norse fjōrthi hlotr fourth part, from fjōrthi fourth + hlotr part; akin to Old English fēortha fourth and Old English hlot lot — more at fourth , lot
1. : any of various old Scottish units of dry capacity equal to 1/4 boll or from 1/2 to 1 1/2 Winchester bushels
2. : a container of one firlot capacity