firkin

noun fir·kin \ˈfər-kən\

Definition of FIRKIN

: a small wooden vessel or cask

: any of various British units of capacity usually equal to ¹⁄₄ barrel

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Middle English, ultimately from Middle Dutch veerdel fourth, from veer four; akin to Old English fēower — more at four

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: barrel, butt, cask, hogshead, keg, kilderkin, pipe, puncheon, rundlet (or runlet), tun

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