FAT, in the sea-language, signifies the same with broad. Thus a ship is said to have a fat quarter, if the trussing-in or tuck of her quarter be deep.
FAT is used also for several utensils; as, 1. A great wooden vessel, employed for the measuring of malt, and containing a quarter or eight bushels. 2. A large brewing vessel, used by brewers to run their wort in. 3. A leaden pan or vessel for the making of salt at Droitwich.
FAT likewise denotes an uncertain measure of capacity. Thus a fat of ifingglass contains from 3½ hundred weight to 4 hundred weight; a fat of unbound books, half a maund or four bales; of wire, from 20 to 25 hundred weight; and of yarn, from 220 to 221 bundles.