Firkin
/ˈfɜːrkɪn/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Volume Measurement
Firkin as a unit often applies to beer volume in pubs or breweries.
The pub sells two firkins of ale every week.
Pro Tip 2/3Brewery Jargon
Firkin is a term more commonly used by brewers and not in everyday conversation.
Our latest firkin yielded an exceptional batch of stout.
Pro Tip 3/3Historic Term
Firkin is an old-fashioned term and sounds traditional or quaint in modern usage.
They tapped the firkin at the medieval fair.
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