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The '''nipperkin''' is a [[unit of measurement]] of [[volume]], equal to one-half of a quarter-gill, one-eighth of a [[Gill (volume)|gill]], or one thirty-second of an [[English units|English]] [[pint]]. In other estimations, one '''nip''' (an abbreviation that originated in 1796) is either one-third of a pint, or any amount less than or equal to half a pint. A nipperkin is also one-eighth of a pint of beer or any other liquor.<ref>{{OEtymD|nip|accessdate=12 January 2013}}</ref> |
The '''nipperkin''' is a [[unit of measurement]] of [[volume]], equal to one-half of a quarter-gill, one-eighth of a [[Gill (volume)|gill]], or one thirty-second of an [[English units|English]] [[pint]]. In other estimations, one '''nip''' (an abbreviation that originated in 1796) is either one-third of a pint, or any amount less than or equal to half a pint. A nipperkin is also one-eighth of a pint of beer or any other liquor.<ref>{{OEtymD|nip|accessdate=12 January 2013}}</ref> The name has been also used as inspiration for drinking dens and bars around England, with the most notable being “The Nipperkin” in Mayfair, London. |
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==See also== |
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* "[[The Barley Mow]]" |
* "[[The Barley Mow]]" |
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Note that 1/32nd of an English pint is also one tablespoon, or one half ounce. |
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The nipperkin is a unit of measurement of volume, equal to one-half of a quarter-gill, one-eighth of a gill, or one thirty-second of an English pint. In other estimations, one nip (an abbreviation that originated in 1796) is either one-third of a pint, or any amount less than or equal to half a pint. A nipperkin is also one-eighth of a pint of beer or any other liquor.[1] The name has been also used as inspiration for drinking dens and bars around England, with the most notable being “The Nipperkin” in Mayfair, London.
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[edit]- ^ Harper, Douglas. "nip". Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
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