Meaning of hogshead in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɔɡzhɛd/

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  1. Noun

    hogshead

    Etymology

    Middle English: from hog+ head; the reason for the term is unknown

    Definitions

    1. a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages
  2. 2. a large cask especially one holding 63 gals

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