I. ˈpīnt noun
( -s )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English pinte, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin pincta, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin pincta, feminine of (assumed) Vulgar Latin pinctus painted, alteration of Latin pictus, past participle of pingere to paint; probably from the use of a painted mark on a container to point out its capacity — more at paint
1. : any of various units of capacity equal to 1/2 quart: as
a. : a United States unit for liquids equivalent to 28.875 cubic inches
b. : a United States dry unit equivalent to 33,600 cubic inches
c. : a British liquid or dry unit equivalent to 34.678 cubic inches — see measure table
2.
a. : a pint pot or vessel
b. chiefly Britain : a pint pot of ale, beer, or other beverage
II.
dialect
variant of point