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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A flat-sided can for storing or transporting liquids, especially gasoline, having a capacity of 5 gallons (19 liters).

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  • noun Alternative spelling of jerrycan.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[From Jerry.]

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