The difference between Pottle and Punnet

When used as nouns, pottle means a former unit of volume, equivalent to half a gallon, used for liquids and corn, whereas punnet means a small basket or receptacle for collecting and selling fruit, particularly strawberries.

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  1. Pottle as a noun (archaic):

    A former unit of volume, equivalent to half a gallon, used for liquids and corn; a pot or drinking vessel of around this size.

  2. Pottle as a noun (New Zealand):

    A conical receptacle, typically for potato chips or other foodstuffs.

  3. Pottle as a noun (archaic):

    A small pot or other receptacle, e.g. for strawberries.

  1. Punnet as a noun (UK, Australia, New Zealand):

    A small basket or receptacle for collecting and selling fruit, particularly strawberries.

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