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cask

UK/kɑːsk/ US/kæsk/ uncommon archaic obsolete slang

noun

1.

the quantity a cask will hold

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2.

a cylindrical container that holds liquids

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Origin

From Middle French casque. Doublet of casco and casque.

Phrases

  • cask beer
  • cask wine
  • gang cask
  • harness cask
  • roching cask

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