The quantity of liquid that can be contained in a nipperkin (sense 2); a small quantity of ale, wine, spirits, etc. Chiefly Scottish in later use.
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| 释义 | the world > food and drink > drink > intoxicating liquor > [noun] > amount of drink > small amount (7) nipperkin1619 The quantity of liquid that can be contained in a nipperkin (sense 2); a small quantity of ale, wine, spirits, etc. Chiefly Scottish in later use. noggin1648 A small quantity or measure of alcoholic liquor, usually a quarter of a pint; a small drink of spirits. pony1708 regional. A small glass or measure of alcohol. squib1756 A small measure or quantity (of strong drink). Now dialect. finger1820 Originally U.S. A quantity of a liquid (typically an alcoholic drink, esp. a spirit) in a glass, bottle, etc., measured with reference to the… tot1828 A minute quantity of anything, esp. of drink; a dram; also, anything very small. nobbler1842 slang (chiefly Australian and New Zealand). A small quantity of alcoholic drink. Also: a small glass or container for alcoholic drink. |
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