BUSHEL


Meaning of BUSHEL in English

n. a measure of capacity for corn, fruit, liquids, etc. (Brit. 8 gallons, or 36.4 litres; US 64 US pints). bushelful n. (pl. -fuls).

[ ME f. OF buissiel etc., perh. of Gaulish orig. ]

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