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Rarehogshead
The correct spelling is hogshead.
How to pronounce hogshead
/ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/
nounIPA: /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/
Say it like: Hog-shee-d
The correct spelling is hogshead. An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52 1/2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.
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Definition
noun
- 1.An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52 1/2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.
- 2.A large barrel or cask of indefinite contents, especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.
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