Comm. [Another form of COWL sb.2] A tub of butter, usually of 28 lb., but sometimes of other size.
1858. Simmonds, Dict. Trade Products, 104. Cool, a tub cut in two, in which butter is sometimes sent to market … it weighs from 1/2 cwt. to 1 cwt.
1891. Daily News, 27 Oct., 2/8. (Trade Report) Butter.—Cork. Prices show another advance … Fine mild-cured and fine cools advanced 1s.
