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Firkin

A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons.

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Broader term 1

Keg 76% connected

A small cask or barrel.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Component part 2

Congius 70% connected

A liquid measure containing about three quarts.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Gallon 70% connected

A measure of capacity, containing four quarts; -- used, for the most part, in liquid measure, but sometimes in dry measure.

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Containing whole 1

Kilderkin 70% connected

A small barrel; an old liquid measure containing eighteen English beer gallons, or nearly twenty-two gallons, United States measure.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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