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hogshead    
n. 大桶;液量单位

大桶;液量单位

hogshead
n 1: a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages
2: a large cask especially one holding 63 gals

Hogshead \Hogs"head\, n. [D. okshoofd; akin to Sw. oxhufvud,
Dan. oxehoved, G. oxhoft; apparently meaning orig., ox head,
but it is not known why this name was given. Cf. {Ox},
{Head}.]
1. An English measure of capacity, containing 63 wine
gallons, or about 521/2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.
[1913 Webster]

Note: The London hogshead of beer was 54 beer gallons, the
London hogshead of ale was 48 ale gallons. Elsewhere in
England the ale and beer hogsheads held 51 gallons.
These measures are no longer in use, except for cider.
[1913 Webster]

2. A large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; esp. one
containing from 100 to 140 gallons. [U. S.]
[1913 Webster]


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  • Hogshead - Wikipedia
    A hogshead (abbreviated "hhd", plural "hhds") is a large cask of liquid (or, less often, of a food commercial product) for manufacturing and sale It refers to a specified volume, measured in either imperial or US customary measures, primarily applied to alcoholic beverages, such as wine, ale, or cider
  • HOGSHEAD Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of HOGSHEAD is a large cask or barrel
  • Where does the word ‘hogshead’ come from? | Scotch Whisky
    A hogshead, or ‘hoggie’, is a type of cask used to mature Scotch whisky – essentially a reconstructed barrel fitted with extra staves Though it’s widely recognised among whisky drinkers, few know how it came to have such a curious name
  • Hogshead Brewery - SLOHI, Denver, CO
    A nice little brewery serving English style beers on cask and tap Large patios in front and on the side If you like English style beers, I'd go to Hogshead
  • Hogshead - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
    A hogshead is either a large cask that holds liquid, or a unit of liquid measurement The owner of a pub might order a few extra hogsheads of cider on a particularly busy weekend
  • Hogshead - definition of hogshead by The Free Dictionary
    Define hogshead hogshead synonyms, hogshead pronunciation, hogshead translation, English dictionary definition of hogshead n 1 Abbr hhd Any of various units of volume or capacity ranging from 63 to 140 gallons , especially a unit of capacity used in liquid measure in the
  • Hogshead - Wikiwand
    A hogshead (abbreviated "hhd", plural "hhds") is a large cask of liquid (or, less often, of a food commercial product) for manufacturing and sale It refers to a specified volume, measured in either imperial or US customary measures, primarily applied to alcoholic beverages, such as wine, ale, or cider
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  • HOGSHEAD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
    2 meanings: 1 a unit of capacity, used esp for alcoholic beverages It has several values, being 54 imperial gallons in the Click for more definitions
  • Hogshead - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    A hogshead is a measurement unit in the imperial system It was derived in the 14th century by weighing King Henry IV's hog's head [source?] The measure was used throughout Europe but the length varied from country to country, even city to city The hogshead was popularized in modern pop culture by Episode 208 of The Simpsons There are 2 7





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