firkin
firkin
Definition
fir·kin (fʉr′kin)
noun
- a small, wooden tub for butter, lard, etc.
- a unit of capacity equal to barrel
Etymology: ME, contr. < firdekyn < MDu, dim. of vierdel, fourth
firkin
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- beer: Finally we have fulfilled one of our early aims and delivered 2 firkins of beer from Milton Brewery to Jesus College.
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