what does "half-lager"mean?
“Whassamatter?” Strike asked her, when she sat down.
“Nothing’s the matter,” said Robin, sipping her half-lager. “I just wanted to make sure you’re OK.”】

does it mean "demi cup?" or it isn't the pure lager?

Question

what does "half-lager"mean?
“Whassamatter?” Strike asked her, when she sat down.
“Nothing’s the matter,” said Robin, sipping her half-lager. “I just wanted to make sure you’re OK.”】

does it mean "demi cup?" or it isn't the pure lager?

Answer

Half a pint of lager (pint = British of fluids, now used only for beer, lager etc)

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