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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

KENTLE

n.[L. centum. ] In commerce, a hundred pounds in weight; as a kentle of fish. [It is written and pronounced also quintal. ]

 

KENTLEDGE

n.In seamen's language, pigs of iron for ballast laid on the floor of a ship.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

KENTLE

Ken "tle, n. Etym: [From Quintal. ] (Com. )

 

Defn: A hundred weight; a quintal.

 

KENTLEDGE

Kent "ledge, n. Etym: [OF. cant edge, corner, D.kant. See Cant edge, angle. ] (Naut. )

 

Defn: Pigs of iron used for ballast. [Written also kintlidge. ]