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  1. 1. n. An English measure of capacity, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52/ imperial gallons; a half pipe. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; esp. one containing from 100 to 140 gallons. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. a large cask especially one holding 63 gals Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n:100 n. a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages n. a large cask especially one holding 63 gals Source: ecdict

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