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cask.

A large barrel for the storage of liquid, especially of alcoholic drinks. (See a diagram of cask sizes.)

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/kɑːsk/Received-Pronunciation/kæsk/US
  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.

    obsolete
  3. A brougham or other private carriage.

    archaic · slang
  4. Obsolete form of casque (“visorless helmet”).

    alt-of · obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle French casque. Doublet of casco and casque.

verb/kɑːsk/Received-Pronunciation/kæsk/US
  1. To put into a cask.

Where this word comes from

From Middle French casque. Doublet of casco and casque.

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