A variant spelling or dialectal form of 'chopin,' a unit of liquid measure used historically in Scotland.
From Scottish dialect, ultimately from Old French 'chopine,' a measure of approximately one pint used for ales and spirits.
This word survived in Scottish whisky culture—when old recipes called for a 'choppin' of spirits, they meant a specific measure that made sense to local traders but would confuse modern bartenders!
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