liquid measure
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The glasses have clear markings that denote a specific metric liquid measure, such as the half-liter for its golden helles, a German-style lager served in a large mug.
From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2019
Bread does not nourish me, dawn disrupts me, all day I hunt for the liquid measure of your steps.
From New York Times • Dec. 16, 2015
A batos is a liquid measure of about 39.5 liters, 10.4 U. S. gallons, or 8.7 imperial gallons.
From The World English Bible (WEB): by Anonymous
Mutchkin, much′kin, n. a Scottish liquid measure of four gills, or forming one-fourth of a Scottish pint.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
Then strain the liquid; measure and set it away in a large earthen pan to get cold; and let it rest till next morning.
From Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches by Leslie, Eliza
