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Nov 8, 2009
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yard-of-ale



Pronunciation: (yärd'uv-āl'), [key]
n.
1. a trumpet-shaped glass about 3 ft. (1 m) long with a bulb at the closed end, for serving ale or beer.
2. the amount contained in such a glass. Also called aleyard, yard.

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