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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Firkin

fire wheel
firing
firing
firings
firing chamber
firing line
firing mechanism
firing off
firing party
firing pin
firing range
firing squad
firk
firked
firkin (current term)
firkin (current term)
firking
firkins
firks
firlot
firlot
firlots
firm
firm
firmament
firmament
firmamental
firmaments
firman
firmans

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