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pipe (2)

pipe [ pīp ] (plural pipes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. large container for liquid: a large container for wine, oil, or some other liquid

2. unit of liquid capacity: a unit of liquid measure for wine, equal to four barrels, two hogsheads, or 126 gallons

3. cask: a cask that has the capacity of four barrels, two hogsheads, or 126 gallons

[14th century. Via Anglo-Norman<pipe1]
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