noun Download 🔗Share A varying measure of capacity, usually being a quarter of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons. Examples : "The brewery delivered two firkins of ale to the pub, which should be enough for the weekend. " amount unit Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, used for butter, lard, etc. Examples : "The farmer sold several firkins of freshly churned butter at the market. " utensil item food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A weight measure for butter, equalling 56 pounds. Examples : "The farmer sold two firkins of butter at the market, which meant he sold 112 pounds in total. " amount mass business commerce Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
