BUSHEL


Meaning of BUSHEL in English

[ 'bʊʃ(ə)l ]

(abbrev.: bu. )

■ noun

1》 Brit. a measure of capacity equal to 8 gallons (equivalent to 36.4 litres).

2》 US a measure of capacity equal to 64 US pints (equivalent to 35.2 litres).

Derivatives

~ful noun ( plural ~fuls ).

Origin

ME: from OFr. boissel , perh. of Gaulish origin.

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