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Firkin   Listen
noun
Firkin  n.  
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.)





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"Firkin" Quotes from Famous Books



... "Half a firkin came in last week," responded Sister Ada. "You forget, Sister Gaillarde, the rule forbids us to ask more ...
— In Convent Walls - The Story of the Despensers • Emily Sarah Holt
... intervals of time (we need not indicate them more precisely) Mrs Polsue was accustomed to order in from the Three Pilchards a firkin of ale. A firkin, as the reader probably knows, is the least compromising of casks, and Mr Latter regularly attended in person to "spile" it. Mrs Polsue as regularly took care to watch ...
— Nicky-Nan, Reservist • Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch (Q)


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


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