dry measure

American  

noun

1. the system of units of capacity ordinarily used in measuring dry commodities, as grain or fruit. In the U.S. 2 pints = 1 quart (1.101 liters); 8 quarts = 1 peck (8.810 liters); 4 pecks = 1 bushel (35.24 liters). In Great Britain 2 pints = 1 quart (1.136 liters); 4 quarts = 1 gallon (4.546 liters); 8 quarts = 1 peck (9.092 liters); 4 pecks = 1 bushel (36.37 liters); 8 bushels = 1 quarter (291.0 liters).

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dry measure British  

noun

1. a unit or a system of units for measuring dry goods, such as fruit, grains, etc

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dry measure Scientific  

1. A system of units for measuring the volume or capacity of dry commodities, such as grains, fruits, and vegetables.

2. Compare liquid measure

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Etymology

Origin of dry measure

First recorded in 1680–90

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Example Sentences

Ardeb, �r′deb, n. an Egyptian dry measure of 5� bushels.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

The war-time "dry" measure was completed, but after the woman suffrage constitutional amendment resolution had been adopted, January 10th, by the House, it was defeated in the Senate by two votes.

From History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War by March, Francis Andrew

GALLON, an English measure of capacity, usually of liquids, but also used as a dry measure for corn.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various

A sata is: a dry measure of capacity approximately equal to 13 liters or 1.5 pecks.

From The World English Bible (WEB): by Anonymous

Fat, fat, n. a vessel for holding liquids: a vat: a dry measure of nine bushels.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various