noun🔗ShareA varying measure of capacity, usually being a quarter of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons."The brewery delivered two firkins of ale to the pub, which should be enough for the weekend. "amountunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, used for butter, lard, etc."The farmer sold several firkins of freshly churned butter at the market. "utensilitemfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA weight measure for butter, equalling 56 pounds."The farmer sold two firkins of butter at the market, which meant he sold 112 pounds in total. "amountmassbusinesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
