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   Cask (kȧsk), n. [Sp. casco potsherd, skull, helmet, prob. fr. cascar to break, fr. L. Quassure to break. Cf. Casque, Cass.]
   1. Same as Casque. [Obs.]
   
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   2. A barrel-shaped vessel made of staves headings, and hoops, usually fitted together so as to hold liquids. It may be larger or smaller than a barrel.
   
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   3. The quantity contained in a cask.
   
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   4. A casket; a small box for jewels. [Obs.]  Shak.
   
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   Cask, v. t. To put into a cask.
   
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