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Firkin

noun
1.
A British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons.
2.
A small wooden keg.





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"Firkin" Quotes from Famous Books



... are fresh. Place them points down in a stone jar or tight firkin, and pour over them the following brine, which is enough for a ...
— The Easiest Way in Housekeeping and Cooking - Adapted to Domestic Use or Study in Classes • Helen Campbell
... attempted to pass counterfeit money on Jim Huson. The latter refused it, accusing Ellis of having brought spurious coin to him at other times as well, and threatening to cause his arrest. Without warning Big Pete seized a heavy butter firkin and threw it ...
— Far Past the Frontier • James A. Braden


Words linked to "Firkin" :   Imperial gallon, gallon, congius, kilderkin, British capacity unit, Imperial capacity unit, keg


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