firkin

firkin has 4 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• n.. A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons.
• n.. A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, -- used for butter, lard, etc.
• n.. a small wooden keg
• n.. a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons