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

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dry measure

Bushel, boosh′el, n. a dry measure of 8 gallons, for measuring grain, fruit, &c.

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

They are to have capacities only of one-half pint, 1 pint, 1 quart, or multiples of 1 quart, dry measure.

From Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 Embracing the Transactions of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society,Volume 44, from December 1, 1915, to December 1, 1916, Including the Twelve Numbers of "The Minnesota Horticulturist" for 1916 by A. W. Latham

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 Francis Andrew March

An oke, dry measure, equals 400 drams, or 2-4/5 lb.

From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by William Bevan

Properly “modius;” the principal dry measure of the Romans.

From The Fables of Phædrus Literally translated into English prose with notes by Henry T. (Henry Thomas) Riley

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