Butt (unit)

A "butt" is an old unit of measurement that is used primarily for measuring volume, particularly in the context of liquids such as wine or other alcoholic beverages. Specifically, a butt is equal to 108 gallons in the U.S. measurement system. In the British Imperial system, a butt is defined as 126 gallons. Historically, the term "butt" has its origins in the Latin word "buttis," meaning a cask or vessel.