Associations to the word «Hogshead»

Wiktionary

HOGSHEAD, noun. An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52 1/2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.
HOGSHEAD, noun. A large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.

Dictionary definition

HOGSHEAD, noun. A British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages.
HOGSHEAD, noun. A large cask especially one holding 63 gals.

Wise words

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