ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PINT
From Old French pinte, of uncertain origin; perhaps from Medieval Latin pincta marks used in measuring liquids, ultimately from Latin pingere to paint; compare Middle Low German, Middle Dutch pinte.
10 QUOTES WITH «PINT»
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pint.
I like to be able to get up and go and buy a pint of milk without bumping into 20 people I know.
Like most of the world's population I'm into coffee, but in a properly big and important way. My perfect weekend would start with a pint of coffee.
Getting to the pint where the other is not the enemy is a big leap.
A pint can't hold a quart - if it holds a pint it is doing all that can be expected of it.
At Marshall Field in Chicago, I had them take a big bed into the menswear department, one with black sheets. I'd get in bed wearing a nightcap, and my fans would get in bed with me, one at a time, and I'd sign their memorabilia. And then I'd give them a free pint of Ben & Jerry's.
Ben & Jerry's is an indulgent dessert that should be eaten in moderation. You should not be replacing more than one meal a day with ice cream. We do not consider a pint or a tub of ice cream to be a single serving.
Scientifically, it has been proven that after three bites, your palate has been satisfied. It doesn't matter what you eat. So if you eat one boule of ice cream, that's all you need. You don't have to eat pint after pint after pint.
Maybe it's a little ambitious of me to presume that no matter how big the film is, that I can always go down to the shop to buy a pint of milk.
I watch these actors who when you go to buy a pint of milk you see them smiling on the cover of 20 magazines. Then when you see them in a film it's hard to believe the character because you just see them everywhere.
Of this they drank half a pint every day, and sometimes more or less, as it operated, by way of gentle physic. Two others had each two oranges and one lemon given them every day. These they ate with greediness, at different times, upon an empty stomach.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PINT»
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pint in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
pint and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Guinness: The 250 Year Quest for the Perfect
Pint
For Guinness aficionados, this tale offers an inside look at a legendary brewing company and the craftsmanship and pride that go into every keg.
2
Chicago by the
Pint: A Craft Beer History of the Windy City
Belly up to the bar and take a swig of Chicago's beer history with this new look at the Windy City's best and most historic brews and breweries.
3
Half-
Pint Windom Rides West
4
Handheld Pies: Dozens of
Pint-Size Sweets and Savories
Pie-lovers everywhere will be thrilled to find their favorite recipes plus fabulous new creations. Ideal for beginning and seasoned bakers alike, "Handheld Pies" proves that good things definitely come in small packages.
Sarah Billingsley, Rachel Wharton, 2011
5
Looking at the
Pint Half Full - A Reality Check Book
This collection of essays from award-winning humor columnist Mike Taylor deals with love, loss, terrifying nuns with rulers, summer vacations, Christmas past, present and future, and a wind-up George Jetson.Taylor has been writing his ...
6
Pint-Sized Ireland: In Search of the Perfect Guinness
It'll make you want to go in search of your own perfect pint." ---Adventure Travel "This is a lovely book, well written, full of humorous anecdotes and works both as a travelogue and as a guide to drinking in Ireland.
7
The Naked
Pint: An Unadulterated Guide to Craft Beer
Two beer sommeliers provide a down-to-earth guide on craft and artisanal brews, explaining the difference between an ale and a lager, the basic science behind beer, home brewing and tips for improving one's palate.
Christina Perozzi, Hallie Beaune, 2012
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A
Pint of Plain: Tradition, Change and the Fate of the Irish Pub
Dubliners are quick to seize on any aspect of the ridiculous, so there were the
inevitable jokes about ordering a bowl of stout rather than a pint. I heard the joke
in Brogan's on Dame Street. I'd gone there for a specific reason, so that Moriarity
...
9
Little Dogs: Training Your
Pint-Sized Companion
Contains a guide to training small dogs, providing information on innovative techniques specifically for dogs under twenty pounds, including tips on how to communicate with them, solutions to common behavior problems, and suggestions for ...
10
Beer: The Story of the
Pint
From the lost beers of the past which have now disappeared from the bar, to the remarkable rise of larger, once seen as fit only for 'women and foreigners', this book tears down the myths and tells the real story of the origins of the pint.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PINT»
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pint is used in the context of the following news items.
Why I owe Stephen Chester a Pint of Guinness
Faithlife (aka Logos) has a great interview with Dr. Stephen Chester about the Apostle Paul. Stephen has done some great work on the ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
Pint-Sized Brown Brings Big Numbers
WHEELING - At 5-foot-5, 155 pounds, Monroe Central's Levi Brown was the smallest player on the Ohio roster for Sunday night's 70th annual ... «Wheeling Intelligencer, Jul 15»
Pint-size JUKE treads on unloved Altima
The Nissan Juke, that oddly proportioned light hatch on a capable SUV platform, is outselling the Altima mid-sized sedan in year to date sales, ... «Motoring, Jul 15»
Fantastic Fitzwilliam - and don't forget to have a pint in the Crown Bar
A pint later and we were all talking like old friends. The visitors were very interested in seeing the shamrock on top of the pint of Guinness. «Derry Journal, Jul 15»
And don't forget to have a pint in the Crown Bar
A pint later and we were all talking like old friends. The visitors were very interested in seeing the shamrock on top of the pint of Guinness. «Derry Journal, Jul 15»
Alex Salmond tests his pint pulling skills as he reopened Aberdeen …
During the visit, Mr Salmond tried to pour a pint of Tennent's Lager – but ended up with a glass full of mostly foam. The politician laughed it off, ... «Aberdeen Evening Express, Jul 15»
Summer rain showers have nothing on this pint-sized Bluetooth …
Waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof, the $33 pint-sized Bluetooth speaker pictured here packs a punch you probably wouldn't expect. «Business Insider, Jul 15»
Acer Revo One RL85: A pint-sized PC for the snug
Review Acer has produced a number of small form factor systems over recent years, and the Revo One RL85 is the latest incarnation. «The Register, Jul 15»
Video: Irish man falls for the classic 'clingfilm over the pint' prank but …
It's a well known fact you should never touch another man's pint but there are times when it's ok to make an exception to this most golden of golden rules. «JOE, Jul 15»
Con-man left victim unable to buy pint of milk after fleecing him of …
A heartless Solihull businessman who fleeced his 80-year-old victim out of more than £400,000 has been ordered to pay back just £21,000. «Birmingham Mail, Jul 15»
