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A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons.

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  1. n. A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons.
  2. n. A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, -- used for butter, lard, etc.
  3. n. a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons
  4. n. a small wooden keg
  5. n. a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons n. a small wooden keg