Chŏp'in, n.

(Synop., § 130), n. [Fr. chopine, from Ger. schoppen, a liquid measure, originally a scoop, from Ger. schöpfen, L. Ger. scheppen, to scoop.]

1. A liquid measure used before the adoption of the present system of weights and measures; it contained about half an English pint; sometimes used also as a dry measure. [France.]
2. A measure containing a wine quart. [Scot.]
3. A high patten formerly worn by ladies. See CHOPPINE.