GALLON


Meaning of GALLON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈga-lən ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English galon, a liquid measure, from Anglo-French galun, jalun, ultimately from Medieval Latin galeta pail, a liquid measure

Date: 13th century

: a unit of liquid capacity equal to 231 cubic inches or four quarts — see weight table

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