rare–1. [App. due to some mistake on Scott’s part, perh. a confused recollection of LITRE.] A supposed old French measure. (The glossaries of recent edd. say ‘a pint.’)
1823. Scott, Quentin D., xxxiv. ‘If you want a confessor,’ said Trois-Eschelles—‘Or a lire of wine,’ said his facetious companion.
