kɪn noun
1.
a British unit of capacity usually equal to a quarter of a barrel.
2.
a small wooden vessel or tub for butter, lard, etc.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a small wooden barrel or similar container |
| 2. | (Brit) a unit of capacity equal to nine gallons |
| [C14 fir, from Middle Dutch vierde | |
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Firkin
is always a great word to know.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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Word Origin & History
firkin
"fourth part of a barrel," 1391, from M.Du. *vierdekijn, dim. of vierde, lit. "fourth, fourth part" (see fourth).
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Firkin definition
Used only in John 2:6; the Attic amphora, equivalent to the Hebrew bath (q.v.), a measure for liquids containing about 8 7/8 gallons.
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