Chopin (unit)

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The chopin was a Scottish measurement of volume, usually for fluids, that was in use from at least 1661, though possibly 15th century, until the mid 19th century. [1] The measurement was derived from the French measurement chopine, an old and widespread unit of liquid capacity, first recorded in the 13th century. A chopin is equivalent to 0.848  litres.

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  1. Alexander Huntar, burges of Edinburgh (1624). A treatise, of vveights, mets and measures of Scotland. With their quantities, and true foundation, and sundrie profitable observations, arising vpon everie one of them. Together with the art of metting, measuring & computing all sort of land with diverse tables. ISBN   90-221-0671-3.{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)