In German-speaking areas, ? – 19ᵗʰ century, a unit of dry capacity used for grains, varying by locality between 241 liters and 1915 liters, typically between 500 and 700 liters.
Table of values of the Schaff in various Bavarian cities, 19ᵗʰ century.
In Appenzell, Switzerland, a unit of mass used for butter, about 10.53 kilograms.
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