Definition of the word caldron

The word "caldron" originated from the Old French word "caldron" or "caldrone," which in turn derived from the Latin word "calderia," meaning "large bronze vessel with a broad base and wide mouth for cooking." This word came from the Old Celtic language, where "caldron" was also used to describe a large cooking pot. The word's first recorded use in the English language was in the 1300s, with the spelling "chaldrond." The modern spelling of "caldron" was established in the 1500s. Today, the term refers to a large, shallow, and wide metal pot used for cooking, usually over an open flame, and is often associated with witchcraft and spells in popular culture.