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- [fur-kin]
- /ˈfɜr kɪn/
- /ˈfɜːkɪn/
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- [fur-kin]
- /ˈfɜr kɪn/
Definitions of firkin word
- noun firkin a British unit of capacity usually equal to a quarter of a barrel. 1
- noun firkin a small wooden vessel or tub for butter, lard, etc. 1
- noun firkin A small cask used chiefly for liquids, butter, or fish. 1
- noun firkin a small wooden barrel or similar container 0
- noun firkin a unit of capacity equal to nine gallons 0
- noun firkin a small, wooden tub for butter, lard, etc. 0
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Origin of firkin
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English ferdkyn, firdekyn, equivalent to ferde (variant of ferthe fourth) + -kin -kin
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Parts of speech for Firkin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
firkin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
firkin usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for firkin
noun firkin
- pipe — a large cask, of varying capacity, especially for wine or oil.
- cylinder — A cylinder is an object with flat circular ends and long straight sides.
- drum — a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.
- cask — A cask is a wooden barrel that is used for storing things, especially alcoholic drink.
- keg — a small cask or barrel, usually holding from 5 to 10 gallons (19 to 38 liters).
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