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firkin

fir·kin [ fúrkin ] (plural fir·kins)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. brewing measure: a British unit of capacity used especially in the brewing industry, equal to nine U.K. gallons

2. wooden tub: a small wooden tub used, especially in the past, for storing food or liquids

[14th century. Probably < assumed Middle Dutch verdelkijn "small fourth" < veerde "fourth"]
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