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cask

Pronunciation: /kɑːsk/

The English word “cask” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A large barrel for the storage of liquid, especially of alcoholic drinks. (See a diagram of cask sizes.)
  2. A casket; a small box for jewels.
  3. A brougham or other private carriage.

verb

  1. To put into a cask.

Etymology

From Middle French casque. Doublet of casco and casque.

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