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Webster 1913 Edition

Cask

Cask

(kȧsk)
,
Noun.
[Sp.
casco
potsherd, skull, helmet, prob. fr.
cascar
to break, fr. L.
Quassure
to break. Cf.
Casque
,
Cass
.]
1.
Same as
Casque
.
[Obs.]
2.
A barrel-shaped vessel made of staves headings, and hoops, usually fitted together so as to hold liquids. It may be larger or smaller than a barrel.
3.
The quantity contained in a cask.
4.
A casket; a small box for jewels.
[Obs.]
Shak.

Cask

,
Verb.
T.
To put into a cask.

Webster 1828 Edition

Cask

CASK

,
Noun.
A head-piece; a helmet; a piece of defensive armor, to cover and protect the head and neck, in battle.

CASK

,
Noun.
A close vessel for containing liquors, formed by staves, heading and hoops. This is a general term comprehending the pipe, hogshead, butt, barrel, &c.

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