A table of the antient ale measures of England , as computed from the antient ale pint, containing 183/4 sterling or English ounces, or 205/6 Roman or avoirdupois ounces, (being 1/24 Part larger than the Winchester Corn Pint), received from the Jews, Tyrians, and other Phenicians.

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A table of the antient ale measures of England , as computed from the antient ale pint, containing 183/4 sterling or English ounces, or 205/6 Roman or avoirdupois ounces, (being 1/24 Part larger than the Winchester Corn Pint), received from the Jews, Tyrians, and other Phenicians.