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fuÌ‚r´kin (μετÏητηÌÏ‚, metreÌ„teÌ„Ìs): The liquid measure used in to indicate the capacity of the water-pots mentioned in the narrative of the miracle of turning the water into wine. It is regarded as equivalent to the Hebrew bath, and thus contained about nine gallons. See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.