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pint

[ pahynt ]

noun

  1. a liquid and also dry measure of capacity, equal to one half of a liquid and dry quart respectively, approximately 35 cubic inches (0.473 liter). : pt, pt.


pint

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noun

  1. a unit of liquid measure of capacity equal to one eighth of a gallon. 1 Brit pint is equal to 0.568 litre, 1 US pint to 0.473 litre
  2. a unit of dry measure of capacity equal to one half of a quart. 1 US dry pint is equal to one sixty-fourth of a US bushel or 0.5506 litre
  3. a measure having such a capacity
  4. informal.
    1. a pint of beer
    2. a drink of beer

      he's gone out for a pint

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pint

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  1. A unit of liquid volume or capacity in the US Customary System, equal to 16 fluid ounces or 28.88 cubic inches (about 0.47 liter).
  2. A unit of dry volume or capacity used in the US Customary System, equal to 1 2 of a quart or 34.6 cubic inches (about 0.55 liter).
  3. See Table at measurement
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pint1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English pynte, from Old French pinte or Middle Dutch, Middle Low German pinte
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pint1

C14: from Old French pinte, of uncertain origin; perhaps from Medieval Latin pincta marks used in measuring liquids, ultimately from Latin pingere to paint; compare Middle Low German, Middle Dutch pinte
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"From Ballybeen to Golder's Green and everywhere in between, who doesn't like a good pint?," he said.

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He would have been looking down with a big smile on his face, having a pint of his beer as well, I am pretty sure of that.

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The Princess of Wales sipped half a pint of Guinness as she celebrated St Patrick's Day with the Irish Guards.

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Green milkshakes and perfectly poured pints of Guinness were downed in equal measure.

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He later went to family-owned Tower Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent where he was pictured pouring himself a pint, wishing owner John Mills his "very good health" and taking a sip.

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