Re: [Cz-L] Measures and weights

I think that a Zentner always meant 100 kg.

Mimi

On 10/20/10 9:10 AM, "Greg Fedner" <gfedner_at_gmail.com> wrote:

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> In the present day Czernowitz, a Zentner means 100KG...
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> 2010/10/20 HARDY BREIER <HARDY3_at_bezeqint.net>
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>> Czernowitz measures:
>> A deka was 10 gram.
>> A Zentner was 50 kilo.
>> An Oka was a pint ( used for milk).
>> A Pishke was a box.
>> A Titz was a dozen. A Zoll was an inch.
>> A Jmenie was a heap.
>> A Mayontek was a lot.
>> A Tackerl was 500 lei.
>> A Chaserl was a gold coin.
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>> You remember more ?
>> Hardy
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