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caldron

cal.dron \'ko.l-dr*n\ n [ME, alter. of cauderon, fr. ONF, dim. of caudiere, 
   fr. LL calda]ria, fr. L, warm bath, fr. fem. of caldarius suitable for 
   warming, fr. calidus warm, fr. cale-re to be warm 1: a large kettle or 
   boiler  2: something resembling a boiling caldron