Gallon

n.

Heard in Waterford

A large tin vessel with a gallon capacity, originally used for boiled sweets but later repurposed for carrying liquids, especially milk collected from local dairies.

In use

He's gone for the milk with his gallon.

Posh English

He has gone to collect the milk carrying his large tin pail.

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