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hogshead

The correct spelling is hogshead.

How to pronounce hogshead

/ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52 1/2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.
  2. 2.A large barrel or cask of indefinite contents, especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.

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