cask
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noun \ˈkask\Definition of CASK
1
: a barrel-shaped vessel of staves, headings, and hoops usually for liquids
2
: a cask and its contents; also : the quantity contained in a cask
See Examples of CASK
- an oak cask for wine
- They drank a cask of wine.
Origin of CASK
Middle English caske, perhaps from Middle French casque helmet, from Spanish casco potsherd, skull, helmet
First Known Use: 15th century
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