Associations to the word «Firkin»
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Wiktionary
FIRKIN, noun. (British) A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons. [Eng.]
FIRKIN, noun. (US) A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, -- used for butter, lard, etc.
FIRKIN, noun. A weight measure for butter, equalling 56 pounds.
Dictionary definition
FIRKIN, noun. A British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons.
FIRKIN, noun. A small wooden keg.
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