Mutchkin (Noun)
Meaning
A Scottish unit of liquid measure equal to 0.9 United States pint.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The old recipe called for a mutchkin of heavy cream to be whipped until stiff peaks formed.
- After a long day's work, Angus liked to sit back and enjoy a mutchkin of fine Scotch whisky.
- The traditional Scottish breakfast recipe included a mutchkin of freshly squeezed orange juice.
- The barkeep carefully measured out a mutchkin of ale for each of the thirsty patrons.
- The chef added a mutchkin of buttermilk to the mixture to give the scones a tangy flavor.