ˈhȯgzˌhed, ˈhäg-, sometimes -zə̇d dial -zə̇t noun
Etymology: Middle English hoggeshed, from hogges (gen. of hogge hog) + hed head — more at hog , head
1. : a large cask or barrel ; especially : one containing from 63 to 140 gallons — abbr. hhd
2. : any of various units of capacity equal to the amount a hogshead will hold: as
a. : a United States unit equal to 63 gallons
b. : a British unit equal to 54 imperial gallons or 64.85 United States gallons
3. : something (as an unpleasing person) felt to resemble the head of a hog