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Cask , n. [Sp. casco potsherd, skull, helmet, prob. fr. cascar to break, fr. L. Quassure to break. Cf. Casque, Cass.]
- Same as Casque. [Obs.]1913 Webster
- 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.1913 Webster
- The quantity contained in a cask.1913 Webster
- A casket; a small box for jewels. [Obs.]Shak.1913 Webster
- Same as Casque. [Obs.]
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Cask, v. t. To put into a cask.1913 Webster