cask

Meaning

Noun

1. A large barrel for the storage of liquid, especially of alcoholic drinks. (See a diagram of cask sizes.)
2. (obsolete) A casket; a small box for jewels.
3. (slang) A brougham or other private carriage.
4. (obsolete) Obsolete form of casque (“visorless helmet”).

Verb

To put into a cask.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kɑːsk/

Etymology

From Middle French casque. Doublet of casco and casque.