Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A certain measure used in the Isle of Man; a peck.

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  • noun rare A measure used in the Isle of Man, similar to a peck.

Etymologies

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Perhaps from Manx.

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    Beat 360° 10/15/08 2008

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