dry measure

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).

dry measure

noun

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

dry measure

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dry measure¹

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

Tables followed, eight and nine times; dry measure, and then questions were asked singly.

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The resultant compound seemed to me very nearly equivalent to half a bushel, dry measure.

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

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They were of all sizes from a half-bushel down to a quart and used for "dry measure."

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An almud is a dry measure equivalent to twelve English bushels.

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