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pint Definition


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pint
noun
    1. In the UK, in the imperial system: a unit of liquid measure equivalent to &oneeighth; of a gallon or 20fl oz, equivalent to 0.568 litre (liquid or dry).
    2. In the US: a unit of liquid measure equivalent to &oneeighth; of a gallon or 16 USfl oz, equivalent to 0.473 litre (liquid) and 0.551 litre (dry).
    3. colloq
      A drink of beer of this quantity.
Etymology: 14c: from French pinte.



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