firkin Antonyms
Meaning of firkin
firkin (n)
a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons
a small wooden keg
firkin (n.)
A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons.
A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, -- used for butter, lard, etc.
firkin Sentence Examples
- The brewer filled a firkin of ale and set it aside for his own consumption.
- The milkmaid carried the firkin of fresh milk to the dairy, where it would be made into butter and cheese.
- The pedlar loaded his donkey with a firkin of apples and set off for the market.
- The innkeeper drew a firkin of beer from the cask and served it to the customers.
- The farmer stored his firkin of honey in the cellar, where it would keep cool and fresh.
- The cooper made a new firkin out of oak wood, using traditional tools and techniques.
- The candlemaker melted a firkin of tallow and poured it into molds, creating new candles.
- The apothecary used a firkin of herbs to make a healing ointment for his patients.
- The painter used a firkin of oil to thin his paints and create a smooth, even finish.
- The shipwright used a firkin of tar to seal the seams of the ship's hull, preventing leaks.
FAQs About the word firkin
a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons, a small wooden kegA varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically
cask,barrel, keg,hogshead, tun, pipe, puncheon, butt, vat, runlet
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The brewer filled a firkin of ale and set it aside for his own consumption.
The milkmaid carried the firkin of fresh milk to the dairy, where it would be made into butter and cheese.
The pedlar loaded his donkey with a firkin of apples and set off for the market.
The innkeeper drew a firkin of beer from the cask and served it to the customers.
