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Hogshead word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "hogshead" word

[noun] a large cask especially one holding 63 gals
[noun] a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages
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\Hogs"head\, n. [D. okshoofd; akin to Sw. oxhufvud, Dan. oxehoved, G. oxhoft; apparently meaning orig., ox head, but it is not known why this name was given. Cf. {Ox}, {Head}.] 1. An English measure of capacity, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52? imperial gallons; a half pipe. Note: The London hogshead of beer was 54 beer gallons, the London hogshead of ale was 48 ale gallons. Elsewhere in England the ale and beer hogsheads held 51 gallons. These measures are no longer in use, except for cider. 2. A large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; esp. one containing from 100 to 140 gallons. [U. S.]

See also: barrel | barrel | bbl | British capacity unit | cask | Imperial capacity unit |

The fun area, different aproach to word »hogshead«

Let's analyse "hogshead" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: DAEHSGOH. Average typing speed for these characters is 2315 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: hogshead: 6 + 5 + 1 = 12, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: hogshead: 8 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 40, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
D (1) 4 Emperor Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1) 7 Chariot Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
H (2) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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