tun (t n)n. 1. A large cask for liquids, especially wine. 2. A measure of liquid capacity, especially one equivalent to approximately 252 gallons (954 liters). [Middle English, from Old English tunne, possibly of Celtic origin.] |
tun [tʌn]
n
1. a large beer cask
2. (Mathematics & Measurements / Units) a measure of capacity, usually equal to 252 wine gallons
3. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) a cask used during the manufacture of beer
vb tuns, tunning, tunned
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) (tr) to put into or keep in tuns
[Old English tunne; related to Old High German, Old Norse tunna, Medieval Latin tunna]
Tun a large quantity—Johnson, 1755.
Examples: tun of bliss, 1603; of gold, 1603; of gracious health, 1447.
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