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noun
A varying measure of capacity, usually being a quarter of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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noun
A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, used for butter, lard, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
A measurement for the mass of butter, equalling 56 pounds.
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noun
a small wooden keg
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: keg
noun
a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: British capacity unit, Imperial capacity unit
History
From Middle Dutch *vierdekijn, diminutive of vierde (“fourth”), from vier (“four”); equivalent to fourth + -kin.
Across languages
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