firkin

  1. Noun.  (British) A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons. [Eng.].
  2. Noun.  (US) A small wooden vessel or cask of indeterminate size, -- used for butter, lard, etc.
  3. Noun.  A weight measure for butter, equalling 56 pounds.

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