vog

1

In Norway, a unit of mass, before 1683. In the north, = 3 bismerpunds = 36 Copenhagen skaalpunds, about 17.979 kilograms. In the south, = 3 bismerpunds = 36 Cologne punds, about 16.56 kilograms. opens a new page containing a chart that shows relationships between this unit and other units in its system

Petersen, page 222.

2

In Denmark, a unit of mass, fixed in 1683 at 3 bismerpunds, which can be interpreted as = 36 new Danish punds (18 kilograms) or as 36 Copenhagen skaalpunds (about 17.826 kilograms). Also spelled våg, wag, weg, waag and wog.

Rasmussen, page 79. Petersen, page 222. Thestroup, page 32.

3

In Russia, a unit of mass, = 30 pfunt (about 14.980 kilograms). Bruno Kirsch mentions this unit; we've not located it elsewhere.

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