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NOUN:
  1. A large cask for liquids, especially wine.
  2. A measure of liquid capacity, especially one equivalent to approximately 252 gallons (954 liters).
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English tunne, possibly of Celtic origin


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