2006-12-14 04:03:27 · 15 answers · asked by kesnev 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It is a unit of volume, usually associated with ales and beers.
One Firkin of beer is equal to 9 gallons, or about 40 litres.
2006-12-14 04:06:43 · answer #1 · answered by ashypoo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Firkin is an old English unit of volume. The name is derived from the Middle Dutch ..Casks in this size (themselves called firkins) are the most common .
2006-12-14 04:06:48 · answer #2 · answered by Kumari V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Firkin is an old English unit of volume.
Check Wikipedia for more info.
There was also an old stuffed toy that made sounds and blinked led eyes called a furkin.
2006-12-14 04:07:42 · answer #3 · answered by kirknits 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the old British Imperial unit of excess; e.g. too FIRKIN big, too FIRKIN small etc.
2006-12-14 20:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A barrel containing 72 pints of (usually) beer . English Ale. It is what you will still see if you go into a real pub in the west country
lying on its side with a tap in the end. In fact answering this question has given me a thirst.... I am popping down to my local.
2006-12-14 04:15:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a small barrel most commonly of beer.Usually 9gals.Can sometimes be called a pin.Most breweries use multiples of 9 when sizing barrels.18 gals is a kiderkin,36gals is a barrel,54 a hogshead.
2006-12-14 04:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by Xtine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A firkin what?
Sorry, had to be done.
2006-12-14 04:12:14 · answer #7 · answered by fizzy_wolf 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's a branch of bakery store within the West Midlands, like Greggs.
2006-12-14 05:00:51 · answer #8 · answered by emmalp75 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a 9 gallon barrel used to store ale.
2006-12-14 04:57:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unit of volume
2006-12-14 04:10:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋