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firkin Definition

fir·kin (fʉr′kin)

noun

  1. a small, wooden tub for butter, lard, etc.
  2. 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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