Definitionn. a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons
Last update: September 2, 2015
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I had in my cellar a firkin of potatoes, about two quarts of peas with the weevil in them, and on my shelf a little rice, a jug of molasses, and of rye and Indian meal a peck each. [Please select]
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The firkin is now neatly headed up and sent to market. [Please select]
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Previous to packing, the firkin is scalded with hot water, rinsed and cooled with cold water, then rubbed all around with fine salt; this prevents the butter from adhering to the sides of the firkin. [Please select]
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