(Britain) A cask of a certain size; its volume used as a measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about imperial gallons (a half pipe).
[...] their vessels for use are made some of clay, of which sort some are so great as that they will containe more then one hogshead of water.
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A large barrel or cask of indefinite contents, especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.
The best Veſſel for Conveyance, (if you carry above 20 Miles) is, a great Tun that holds five Hogſheads; but if no more than 10, 15, or 20 Miles, ordinary Hogſheads will do well enough. I know by Experience you may ſafely carry 300 Carps…
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