Joug
The joug or scottish pint (Scottish Gaelic: pinnt) was a Scottish unit of measurement of liquids that was in use from at least 1661, (possibly 15th century), until the early 19th century. Bakers used the measure until the late 19th century.
- 1 joug is sixteen gills
- 1 joug is four mutchkins
- 1 joug is two chopins
- 8 joug makes up a gallon
- A joug or pint is equivalent to 1696 ml in metric measurements or roughly three Imperial pints.
References
Scottish Weights and Measures: Capacity from SCAN
See also
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