Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 110, § 1: Definitions

Section 1. The following words as used in this chapter, in addition to their ordinary meaning, shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the meanings respectively given herein:

''Beverage'', milk, cream, soda water, mineral or aerated water, ale, beer, ginger ale or similar beverages;

''Can'', jug, bottle and jar;

''Vessel'', can, jug, bottle, jar, siphon, fountain and box.