As a measure of capacity. A measure of capacity for grain, coal, etc., varying greatly according to locality and the commodity measured; spec. (a)…
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释义 | the world > relative properties > measurement > the scientific measurement of volume > measure(s) of capacity > [noun] > dry measure > specific dry measure units > eight bushels or quarter (5) quarterc1300 As a measure of capacity. A measure of capacity for grain, coal, etc., varying greatly according to locality and the commodity measured; spec. (a)… qr.1526 = quarter, n. (in various senses); spec. (in early use) = quarter, n. 1a. qtr.1571 = quarter, n. (in various senses); spec. (in early use) = quarter, n. 1a. quartern1583 Any of various weights and measures equal to a quarter of another. A measure of dry goods; = quarter, n. 1a. Now historical. raff1694 A dry measure, usually amounting to eight bushels. Cf. seam, n.2 1b. |
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