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aam

9.9

An old measure for liquids used for wine and beer

noun
/ɑːm/

Archaic

: aam

Did you know that one aam is equivalent to about 1.5 liters?

Examples

The old recipe called for two aams of wine.
In the 17th century, taxes were often calculated by the aam of imported spirits.
The merchant imported an aam of wine from overseas.
Records show that the brewery produced several aams of beer each year.
The merchant imported an aam of wine from overseas.
Records show that the brewery produced several aams of beer each year.
In the 17th century, taxes were often calculated by the aam of imported spirits.

Synonyms

dram

vsaam

3 5.3

A small amount of strong drink like whiskey

is an old unit for wine or beer not this tiny quantity

setier

vsaam

Archaic

1 9.9

A measure used in old France for things like grain or wine

is the English and Dutch old unit for liquids rather than this French measure

tierce

vsaam

Archaic

9.9

An old large wooden barrel used to hold about forty two gallons

is a general old measure for wine or beer not this exact size

kilderkin

vsaam

Archaic

9.9

An old British measure for liquids equal to 18 gallons

is a general old measure for wine or beer not this fixed amount

buttload

vsaam

Archaic

9.9

A large wooden barrel once used to hold wine or ale

is a general old measure for wine or beer not this extra large size

Surface Forms

aam singular

aams plural

Etymology

Aam as a unit comes from an old Dutch word for a fixed container of wine or beer, so you can think of it like a 'barrel' used to measure liquids. That is why historical records speak of an aam of wine or beer as a set amount.