thrave

/ θreɪv /

noun

1. dialect.
   twenty-four sheaves of corn

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrave¹

Old English threfe, of Scandinavian origin

Example Sentences

The hospital of St. Leonard's has compelled us unjustly to render them a thrave of corn.

From Project Gutenberg

An occasional ear of corn in a thrave,—that is, twenty-four sheaves.

From Project Gutenberg