Hogshead (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a large cask, especially one containing from 63 to 140 gallons (238 to 530 liters).
  2. any of various units of liquid measure, especially one equivalent to 63 gallons (238 liters). Abbreviation: hhd
noun
  1. a unit of capacity, used esp for alcoholic beverages. It has several values, being 54 imperial gallons in the case of beer and 52.5 imperial gallons in the case of wine
  2. a large cask used for shipment of wines and spirits
Hogshead (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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