Noun
A Roman unit of liquid measure reckoned as the volume of 10 Roman pounds of wine and equivalent to about 3.3 L although differing slightly over time.
Usage- Historical
A Roman unit of mass instituted by Vespasian equivalent to about 3.3 kg, the weight of a congius of water.
Usage- Historical
Noun
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters
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