¹gill

noun \ˈjil\

Medical Definition of GILL

: either of two units of capacity: a : a British unit equal to ¹⁄₄ imperial pint or 8.669 cubic inches b : a United States liquid unit equal to ¹⁄₄ United States liquid pint or 7.218 cubic inches

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