Definition of firkin
1 : a small wooden vessel or cask
2 : any of various British units of capacity usually equal to 1⁄4 barrel
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the innkeeper opened up a firkin of his special ale for the weary travelers
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Wednesday: Good City Brewing, 2108 N. Farwell Ave., is the site for this year's MKE Firkin Craft Beer Festival preview party from 7 to 9 p.m. The party includes a firkin, of course.
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Origin and Etymology of firkin
Middle English, ultimately from Middle Dutch veerdel fourth, from veer four; akin to Old English fēower — more at four
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