noun
stoup
An old unit for measuring liquid volume.
The old ledger lists the wine's volume in stoups.
Etymology
Stoup names a drinking vessel or container. The vessel’s name also served for the quantity it held, producing a traditional liquid measure.
More examples
- The old recipe calls for a stoup of ale.
- The merchant recorded the quantity in stoups rather than gallons.
- How much liquid did a stoup measure?
Forms
stoup · stoups
Similar words
- measure
- A broader term for a unit of quantity or capacity.