Cask (?), n. [Sp. casco potsherd, skull, helmet, prob. fr. cascar to break, fr. L. Quassure to break. Cf. Casque, Cass.]
1.
Same as Casque.
[Obs.]
2.
A barrel-shaped vessel made of staves headings, and hoops, usually fitted together so as to hold liquids. It may be larger or smaller than a barrel.
3.
The quantity contained in a cask.
4.
A casket; a small box for jewels.
[Obs.]
Shak.
© Webster 1913.
Cask, v. t.
To put into a cask.
© Webster 1913.