FIRKIN


Meaning of FIRKIN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' f ə r-k ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, ultimately from Middle Dutch veerdel fourth, from veer four; akin to Old English f ē ower ― more at FOUR

Date: 14th century

1 : a small wooden vessel or cask

2 : any of various British units of capacity usually equal to 1/4 barrel

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.