Definition of Firkin
Fir´kin
n.
1.
A
varying
measure
of
capacity
,
usually
being
the
fourth
part
of
a
barrel
;
specifically
,
a
measure
equal
to
nine
imperial
gallons
.
2.
A
small
wooden
vessel
or
cask
of
indeterminate
size
, -
used
for
butter
,
lard
,
etc
.
Related Words
British
capacity
unit
,
congius
,
gallon
,
Imperial
capacity
unit
,
Imperial
gallon
,
kilderkin
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