firkin

fir·kin

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fur-kin]
- /ˈfɜr kɪn/
- /ˈfɜːkɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

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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.

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Synonyms 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).

All 77 Synonyms of firkin