"Winchester measure" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Winchester measures [plural]
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  1. Units used for the measurement of dry and liquid volumes, the standards for which were originally deposited at Winchester, England. The Winchester bushel is still used in the US. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Units of measure Derived forms: Winchester bushel, Winchester gallon, Winchester quart

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