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Definition of "firkin" [fir•kin]

  • A small wooden barrel or covered vessel. (noun)
  • Any of several British units of capacity, usually equal to about 1/4 of a barrel or 9 gallons (34 liters). (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "firkin" in a sentence
  • "This particular firkin is reserved for thirsty Long Island beer enthusiasts."
  • "Eight gallons make a measure called a firkin, in liquid substances, and a bushel, dry."
  • ""firkin" - a small keg where cask ale is fermented."