firkin
(noun) a small wooden keg
firkin
(noun) a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons
Source: WordNet® 3.1
firkin (plural firkins)
(British) A varying measure of capacity, usually being a quarter of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons.
(US) A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, used for butter, lard, etc.
A weight measure for butter, equalling 56 pounds.
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Source: Wiktionary
Fir"kin, n. Etym: [From AS. feĂłwer four (or an allied word, perh. Dutch or Danish) + -kin. See Four.]
1. A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons. [Eng.]
2. A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, -- used for butter, lard, etc. [U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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