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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).

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