jan 1, 1669 - firkin

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A small cask used to store or transport a variety of provisions. 1483 <i>3 ferthkynnes sturgeon</i>, Hull (YRS144/192); 1527 <i>Itm half a Barell of Butter & a firkin</i>, Whitby (YAJ2/250); 1554 <i>The brewehowse ... x ferkyns a berestande</i>, Brantingham (Kaner49); 1669 <i>2 firkins of butter</i>, Elmswell (DW243). It was originally equivalent to a quarter of a barrel and half a kilderkin.

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