HOGSHEAD Meaning of HOGSHEAD in English transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhɔɡzhed ]n. 1 a large cask. 2 a liquid or dry measure, usu. about 50 imperial gallons. [ME f. HOG, HEAD: reason for the name unkn.] English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012