- 1. n. A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons. Source: opted
- 2. n. A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, -- used for butter, lard, etc. Source: opted
- 3. n. a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons Source: wordnet
- 4. n. a small wooden keg Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons. [Eng.] 2. A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, -- used for butter, lard, etc. [U.S.] Source: webster
- 6. n. a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons n. a small wooden keg Source: ecdict
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