Meaning of Hogshead

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Hogshead

1. 1
   n.

   An English measure of capacity, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52/ imperial gallons; a half pipe.

2. 2
   n.

   A large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; esp. one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.

3. 3
   n.

   An English measure of capacity, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52/ imperial gallons; a half pipe.

4. 4
   n.

   A large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; esp. one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.