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What is a firkin?

What is a firkin? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (Britain) A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons.
  2. (US) A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, used for butter, lard, etc.
  3. A weight measure for butter, equalling 56 pounds.
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But Craig, a former club footballer and referee, is confident the team has a good chance of winning and has donated a firkin to the players for after the game.
Up he got from his seat upon the firkin, and his head was in the shadows of the smoky timbers.
I have taken your place, and firkin expects you at New York.
Cranberries will keep all winter in a firkin of water in the cellar.
He brought me a firkin of butter for my wife, which is very welcome.
The firkin was brought, turned upside down, and Joe mounted it.

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