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Pronunciation : Cask
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Sp. casco potsherd, skull, helmet, prob. fr. cascar to break, fr. L. Quassure to break. Cf. Casque, Cass.]
Definition : 1. Same as Casque. [Obs.]

2. A barrel-shaped vessel made of staves headings, and hoops, usually fitted together so as to hold liquids. It may be larger or smaller than a barrel.

3. The quantity contained in a cask.

4. A casket; a small box for jewels. [Obs.] Shak.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Cask
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To put into a cask.

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913