HOGSHEAD

Hogshead

A hogshead is a large cask of liquid . More specifically, it refers to a specified volume, measured in either imperial or US customary, primarily applied to alcoholic beverages such as wine, ale, or cider.

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hogshead

Noun

  1. An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52 1/2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.
  2. A large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.


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