Hogshead

hogz′hed, n. ( Shak. ) a large cask: a measure of capacity=52½ imperial gallons, or 63 old wine gallons; of beer =54 gallons; of claret =46 gallons; of tobacco ( U.S. ), varying from 750 to 1200 lb. [Corr. of Old Dut. okshoofd , ox-head; from the brand on the cask.]