firkin

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Synonyms: girkin, firmin, birkin, mirkin

Antonyms: girkin, firmin, birkin, mirkin

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|British}} A varying measure of [[capacity]], usually being a quarter of a [[barrel]]; specifically, a measure equal to nine [[imperial gallon]]s.
2. {{lb|en|US}} A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, used for butter, lard, etc.
3. A measurement for the mass of butter, equalling 56 pounds.

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