firkin

Example Sentences

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He uses an antique wooden firkin once used for storing flour and sugar to sit on that the older French speaking duck hunters call a “bedon.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2020

In the flesh, Ruth Davidson, 37, is a firkin of fun, speaks with a machine-gun delivery and can hold her own.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2016

"Cousin Jane and Sylvie might go into business, as did the poor weavers of Toad Lane, with their sack of oatmeal, firkin of butter, a little sugar and flour," said Jack laughingly.

From Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

“Half a firkin came in last week,” responded Sister Ada.

From In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)

"There is burnt wine in yonder firkin," she said, and I fetched a draught in the cup of my two hands.

From Idonia: A Romance of Old London by Wallis, Arthur F.