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Hogshead: meaning, definitions and examples

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hogshead

 

[ หˆhษ’ษกz.hษ›d ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

measuring unit

A hogshead is a large cask or barrel used for storing liquids such as wine or beer. Historically, it has varied in size depending on the type of liquid, but it typically holds between 63 to 140 gallons. This measurement has been used since the medieval period. It is often employed in the beverage industry to denote a specific volume of liquid, particularly in relation to fermentation and aging processes.

Synonyms

barrel, cask, drum

Examples of usage

  • The winemaker chose to age the vintage in a hogshead.
  • We measured the beer production by the number of hogsheads.
  • The distillery filled several hogsheads with their finest spirit.

Translations

Translations of the word "hogshead" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barril grande

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‰เค—เคถเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hogshead

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hogshead

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะณัั…ะตะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hogshead

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใ‚ฐใ‚นใƒ˜ใƒƒใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hogshead

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hogshead

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hogshead

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ๊ทธ์Šคํ—ค๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆุฌุณู‡ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hogshead

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hogshead

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคงๆกถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hogshead

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hogshead

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพะณัั…ะตะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ’แƒกแƒฐแƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hogshead

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hogshead

Etymology

The term 'hogshead' has its roots in Middle English and dates back to around the 16th century. The word is believed to be derived from the Old English term 'hogg,' referring to a young pig, and 'head,' which is a term used to describe a large container. The association with pigs likely reflects the size of the vessel; large enough to hold a substantial quantity, much like the size of a pig. It also reflects agricultural practices where barrels were often used to store various commodities, including those related to livestock. The use of hogsheads became particularly prominent in the brewing and winemaking industries, where they served as a standard measurement for aging and transporting alcohol. Over time, different variations of hogshead sizes emerged, depending on regional practices and the type of liquid being stored, solidifying its place in the history of measurement in commerce.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,414, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.