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A liquid measure containing about three quarts.

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  1. n. A liquid measure containing about three quarts.
  2. n. A gallon, or four quarts.
  3. n. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters
  4. 1. (Roman Antiq.) A liquid measure containing about three quarts. 2. (Med.) A gallon, or four quarts. [Often abbreviated to cong.]
  5. n a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters