hogshead

Meanings

• noun

  A large oak cask or barrel, used for storing and transporting liquids, especially wine or beer, in the past.

  - "The hogshead was filled with fine Bordeaux wine."
  - "The tavern kept its ale in hogsheads."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hhd.

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Variants

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hogshead , hogsheads

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'hoc' meaning 'goat' and 'sceat' meaning 'container'. The name comes from the fact that goatskins were once used to make containers for transporting liquids.

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Trivia

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1. A hogshead contains approximately 54 gallons or 202 liters.

2. The term 'hogshead' is also used figuratively to describe a large quantity or amount.

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Related Concepts

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1. barrel: A large container, often cylindrical in shape, used for storing and transporting liquids or other bulk goods.

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Culture

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In literature, the hogshead is often used as a symbol of abundance or excess. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1', Falstaff famously declares, 'I will not make a conjurer of a bottle. If I cannot bottle a mankind, I will bottle a rebellion.' This line is often interpreted as Falstaff's desire to fill a hogshead with wine and drink it all himself. In art, there are several depictions of hogsheads in paintings and sculptures, particularly in scenes of tavern life or still lifes.

How to Memorize "hogshead"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large oak barrel with staves and hoops. Visualize the barrel being filled with a liquid, such as wine or beer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hogshead' with the image of a large barrel or container filled with a liquid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'hogshead' stands for 'huge oak goat shed'.

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