sescuple

/ˈsɛskjʊl/ or /ˈsɛskjuːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of capacity, equal to 8 bushels or 224 pounds avoirdupois.

“The grain was measured in sescules at the market.”

2. noun

A unit of capacity, equal to 1/4 of a Winchester bushel.

“The sescule of flour was just enough for the recipe.”

Synonyms

  • bushel
  • gallon

Antonyms

  • nil
  • zero