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

Chetvert, chet′vert, n. a Russian dry measure, equal to 8 chevteriks.

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

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

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

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

A Hebrew measure containing the tenth of a homer, or five gallons and three pints, as a measure for liquids; and two pecks and five quarts, as a dry measure.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

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

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