keg

A typical keg (half-barrel) with single opening in the center of the top end.

Meanings

Noun

A round, traditionally wooden container of lesser capacity than a barrel, often used to store beer.

Verb

To store in a keg.

Origin

From Middle English kag, from Old Norse kaggi. Cognate with Icelandic kaggi, Norwegian kagg, Swedish kagge, Low German kag, Dutch kaag.

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