Pat Naughtin wrote:
>It seems to me that the letters A to D, DD, and E to F
>refer to a graded method of volume measurement

It may seem that way but it isn't the case. They are measures of length
and can be expressed as inches or mm.


>Wouldn't the whole range be simpler if the volume of
>each cup was expressed in millilitres, with (say) a
>200 mL interval between each level.

How would you measure a woman?

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