English dictionary
hogshead
/'h/O/gz,h/E/d/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a large cask especially one holding 63 gals
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An English measure of capacity, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52½ imperial gallons; a half pipe.
Source: webster1913