"octarius" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From New Latin octarius. Etymology templates: {{der|en|NL.|octarius}} New Latin octarius Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} octarius
  1. (historical) the pint (eighth of a gallon) in the apothecaries' system Tags: historical Categories (topical): Units of measure Synonyms: octavius
    Sense id: en-octarius-en-noun-T261WSPO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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