Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for HOGS'HEAD
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HOGS'HEAD, n. [D. oxhoofd; G. oxhoft; Dan. oxehoved; Sw. oxhufvud; that is, oxhead. The English orthography is grossly corrupt.]
- A measure of capacity, containing 63 gallons.
- In America, this name is often given to a butt, a cask containing from 110 to 120 gallons; as, a hogshead of spirit or melasses.
- A large cask of indefinite contents. Bacon.
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