Crannock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crannock is a noun meaning An old Irish measure of corn equivalent to the quarter. The crannock of oats appears to contain two quarters, as sometimes occurs with its English equivalent.
Meaning
An old Irish measure of corn equivalent to the quarter. The crannock of oats appears to contain two quarters, as sometimes occurs with its English equivalent.
Example Sentences
Cran'nock (s.) An ancient measure of corn.
In Ireland the crannock is used instead of the quarter. It is, however, plainly identical with it, being divided into the same number of bushels and pecks.
Word Forms
- crannocks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crannoge, crannog, cruiskeen, gneeve, crathur, creagh.
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