Tercian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tercian is a noun meaning Alternative spelling of tertian (“An English measure of capacity for liquids”).
Meaning
Alternative spelling of tertian (“An English measure of capacity for liquids”).
Example Sentences
Again, by 28 Hen. VIII, cap. 14, it is re-enacted that the tun of wine should contain 252 gallons, a butt of Malmsey 126 gallons, a pipe 126 gallons, a tercian or puncheon 84 gallons, a hogshead 63 gallons, a tierce 41 gallons, a barrel 31.5 gallons, a rundlet 18.5 gallons.
Word Forms
- tercians
Synonyms for tercian
Depending on context, synonyms include puncheon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tercile, triturium, tertiarisation, quat, trior, quadrinity.
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