Yard–of–ale
a trumpet-shaped gl-ss about 3 feet (1 meter) long with a bulb at the closed end, for serving ale or beer.
the amount contained in such a gl-ss.
noun
the beer or ale contained in a narrow horn-shaped drinking gl-ss, usually about one yard long and holding between two and three pints
such a drinking gl-ss itself
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