First Known Use: 14th century
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pint
noun \ˈpīnt\
: a unit for measuring liquids that is equal to 0.473 liters
: a unit for measuring liquids that is equal to 0.568 liters
: a container that holds a pint of something
Full Definition of PINT
1
— see weight table
2
: a pint pot or vessel
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Origin of PINT
Middle English pinte, from Middle French, probably from Vulgar Latin *pincta, feminine of pinctus, past participle of Latin pingere to paint; from the use of a painted mark on a container to show its capacity — more at paint
PINT Defined for Kids
pint
noun \ˈpīnt\
Definition of PINT for Kids
: a unit of liquid capacity equal to one half quart or 16 ounces (about .47 liter)
Medical Dictionary
pint
noun \ˈpīnt\
Medical Definition of PINT
: any of various measures of liquid capacity equal to one-half quart: as a : a United States measure equal to 16 fluid ounces, 473.176 milliliters, or 28.875 cubic inches b : a British measure equal to 20 fluid ounces, 568.26 milliliters, or 34.678 cubic inches
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