mud

Dutch (Brabantic)

noun
Definitions
  • An old measure of volume, varying in content over time and regions; nowadays usually 1 hectoliter
  • A wooden container having such content; again used as measure for bulk wares sold in it, such as cereals
  • A land measure, presumably supposedly the area sown which that much seed
  • A small measure for liquids, about 1 deciliter

Etymology

Derived from Latin modius (peck, Roman dry measure, bushel).

Origin

Latin

modius

Gloss

peck, Roman dry measure, bushel

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