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| pipe [ pīp ] (plural pipes) |
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1. large container for liquid: a large container for wine, oil, or some other liquid
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2. unit of liquid capacity: a unit of liquid measure for wine, equal to four barrels, two hogsheads, or 126 gallons
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3. cask: a cask that has the capacity of four barrels, two hogsheads, or 126 gallons
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| [14th century. Via Anglo-Norman<pipe1] |
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