English-German translation for "hogshead"

"hogshead" German translation

hogshead

noun | Substantiv s

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Oxhoft Oxhoftfass
  • Oxhoftneuter | Neutrum n Br = 286 l; US = 238 l
    hogshead old measure for wine
    hogshead old measure for wine
  • Oxhoftfassneuter | Neutrum n
    hogshead barrel holding between 300 and 600 litres
    hogshead barrel holding between 300 and 600 litres
Hab' den Wald zu lieb und den Fluß und die Berge-- und zu denen will ich zurück!
I like the woods, and the river, and hogsheads, and I'll stick to' em, too.
Source: Books
Er versteckte die Laterne in Hucks Zuckertonne und die Wache begann.
He hid the lantern in Huck's sugar hogshead and the watch began.
Source: Books
Selbst Finn, der Bluthändige, träumte von seinen Treppenstufen und leeren Regentonnen.
Even Finn the Red-Handed was dreaming of his doorsteps and empty hogsheads.
Source: Books
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