thirt

/θɜrˈt/ (THUR-t)

Definitions

1. noun

A thirt is a unit of measurement for the weight of a horse’s load, typically used in the 17th and 18th centuries.

“The horse was loaded with a thirt of hay for the long journey.”

Synonyms

  • burden
  • load

Antonyms

  • empty
  • unloaded