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

Hin, hin, n. a Hebrew liquid measure containing about six English quarts.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

Now, girls, you all know what liquid measure is.

From Harper's Round Table, July 23, 1895 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