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单词 hogshead
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
hogs•head  (hôgz′hed′, hogz′-),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Weights and Measuresa large cask, esp. one containing from 63 to 140 gallons (238 to 530 liters).
  2. Weights and Measuresany of various units of liquid measure, esp. one equivalent to 63 gallons (238 liters). Abbr.: hhd
  • 1350–1400; Middle English hoggeshed, literally, hog's head; unexplained

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
hogshead /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/ n
  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
Etymology: 14th Century: of obscure origin
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