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tun

One entry found for tun.
Main Entry: tun
Pronunciation: 't&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English tonne, tunne, from Old English & Anglo-French; Old English, from Medieval Latin tunna; Anglo-French tone, tonne, from Medieval Latin
1 : a large cask especially for wine
2 : any of various units of liquid capacity; especially : one equal to 252 gallons
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