an old Scottish unit of liquid measure equivalent to about a quart.
a container holding this amount.
Frédéric François 1810–49, Polish composer and pianist, in France after 1831.
Kate O'Flaherty, 1851–1904, U.S. short-story writer and novelist.
1225–75; Middle English < Middle French chopine < Middle Low German scōpe scoop < Middle Dutch schoepe
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The Roman pound was equivalent to 12 ounces, and the sextarius which was the sixth part of a conge, came near to the old Paris chopin, or half a litre.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 281, November 3, 1827 by Various
Item, for a chopin of win, 10 pence.
From Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676 by Fountainhall, John Lauder, Lord
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From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Susan Tomes invites us to return with new appreciation to the wonderful works of Chopin, Field and others—and to linger over the spell that night casts upon our imaginations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
It seemed to me that in asking what Chopin was thinking 200 years ago in a particular composition, she was indirectly asking her students what they’re thinking now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2026
He said at the time that authorities had recorded 19 drone incursions, with some flying deep enough to temporarily close four airports, including Warsaw's main hub Chopin.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
Harry was running his fingers over the piano keys in a dramatic thrumming riff, either Chopin or Liszt—I wasn’t sure which.
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
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