When a recipe calls for one cup of anything, it means one even cup, holding one-half pint, or two gills.
One cup is equal to four wine glasses.
One wine glass is equal to four tablespoons of liquid, or one-quarter cup.
Two dessertspoonfuls equal one tablespoonful.
Six tablespoonfuls of liquid equal one gill.
Two tablespoonfuls dry measure equal one gill.
Two gills equal one cup.
Two cups, or four gills, equal one pint.
Four cups of flour weigh one pound and four cups of flour equal one quart.