Winchester bushel

noun

1. bushel11

Word History and Origins

Origin of Winchester bushel¹

1695–1705; after Winchester, England

Example Sentences

As I have before stated, sixty pounds of wheat, that is to say, where the Winchester bushel weighs sixty pounds, will make sixty-five pounds of bread, besides the leaving of about ten pounds of bran.

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I never use a hive, the main apartment of which, holds less than a Winchester bushel.

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Very fine large grained wheat, which increases one-fifth in the grinding, sells at one dollar per saa, or about half a dollar per Winchester bushel.

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Agreement to remain in force until fourteen days after opening of next session of Parliament, unless before then price of wheat falls to 8s. per Winchester Bushel.

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Wheat 60 Rye 56 Peas 60 Barley 48 Oats 34 Beans 50 Indian Corn 56   Equal to a Winchester bushel.

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