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hogshead

hogs.head \'ho.gz-.hed, 'ha:gz- also 'ho.g-z*d, 'ha:g-\ n 1: a large cask 
   or barrel; esp : one containing from 63 to 140 gall ons 2: any of various 
   units of capacity; esp : a U.S. unit equal to 63  gallons