A measure of capacity for liquids, of uncertain size (generally thought to have been equivalent to several gallons, although cf. also quot. 1500)…
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| 释义 | the world > relative properties > measurement > the scientific measurement of volume > measure(s) of capacity > [noun] > liquid measure of capacity > specific (6) ambereOE A measure of capacity for liquids, of uncertain size (generally thought to have been equivalent to several gallons, although cf. also quot. 1500)… setier1514 A former French measure of capacity, varying according to locality and commodity. A unit of capacity for wine and other liquids. mosse1617 A measure of wine. wine-measure1728 the standard of liquid measure used for wine. can1809 Shetland and Orkney. A measure of capacity for liquids equal to approximately one gallon. Now historical. maund1874 A measure of liquid capacity, equal to 9.81 gallons (approx. 44.6 litres). rare. |
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