firkin

Noun

Meaning

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

A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, -- used for butter, lard, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

vat alembic cruse basin bowl beaker can drum bucket box container pipe barrel bottle bag
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Antonyms

dally dawdle delay crawl creep linger
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Hypernyms

keg British capacity unit Imperial capacity unit

Anagrams

Rifkin

Examples

What is Beer Week without your Firkin Friends? Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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