Definition of Hogshead

Hogs´head
n.1.An English measure of capacity, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52½ imperial gallons; a half pipe.
2.A large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; esp. one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.


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barrel, bbl, British capacity unit, Imperial capacity unit


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