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Definition of Firkin
1. Noun. A British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons.
Generic synonyms: British Capacity Unit, Imperial Capacity Unit
Terms within: Congius, Gallon, Imperial Gallon
Group relationships: Kilderkin
Terms within: Congius, Gallon, Imperial Gallon
Group relationships: Kilderkin
2. Noun. A small wooden keg.
Generic synonyms: Keg
Definition of Firkin
1. n. A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons.
Definition of Firkin
1. a British unit of capacity [n -S]
Medical Definition of Firkin
1. 1. A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons. 2. A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, used for butter, lard, etc. Origin: From AS. Feower four (or an allied word, perh. Dutch or Danish) + -kin. See Four. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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