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French
Etymology
Inherited from Middle French quaque, kaque, from Old French caque, borrowed from Old Norse kakki, kaggi, kaggr. Cognate with English cag, keg and possibly to chag.
Pronunciation
Noun
caque f (plural caques)
- keg, barrel (especially for storing herring)
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