HOGSHEAD


Meaning of HOGSHEAD in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ho ̇ gz- ˌ hed, ' hägz-

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : a large cask or barrel

2 : any of various units of capacity especially : a U.S. unit equal to 63 gallons (238 liters)

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