Hogshead

noun

/ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounAn English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52 1/2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.

2.nounA large barrel or cask of indefinite contents, especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.

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