to measure in quarts
verbarcaico/ɐkwɐɾtiˈʎaɾ/rare
a·quar·ti·lhar
Definition
Archaic: to measure or sell by quarts (an old unit of capacity for liquids).
The wine was measured in quarts at the tavern.
In the old days, olive oil was sold by the quart at the shop door.
Etymology
Do latim 'quartus' (quarto), através de 'quartilho' (medida antiga).