The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
busheled iron — 1. heterogeneous iron made from scrap iron and steel. 2. wrought iron of high quality made from selected pieces cut from various muck bars. [1825 35] * * * … Universalium
busheled iron — 1. heterogeneous iron made from scrap iron and steel. 2. wrought iron of high quality made from selected pieces cut from various muck bars. [1825 35] … Useful english dictionary
Bushel — Bush el, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Busheled}, p. pr. & vb. n. {Busheling}.] [Cf. G. bosseln.] (Tailoring) To mend or repair, as men s garments; to repair garments. [U. S.] [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Busheling — Bushel Bush el, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Busheled}, p. pr. & vb. n. {Busheling}.] [Cf. G. bosseln.] (Tailoring) To mend or repair, as men s garments; to repair garments. [U. S.] [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bushel — I. noun Etymology: Middle English busshel, from Anglo French bussel, buschelle, from Old French boisse measure of grain, of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Irish boss breadth of the hand Date: 14th century 1. any of various units of dry capacity… … New Collegiate Dictionary
bushel — bushel1 /boosh euhl/, n. 1. a unit of dry measure containing 4 pecks, equivalent in the U.S. (and formerly in England) to 2150.42 cubic inches or 35.24 liters (Winchester bushel), and in Great Britain to 2219.36 cubic inches or 36.38 liters… … Universalium
bushel — bushel1 [boosh′əl] n. [ME busshel < OFr boissel < boisse, grain measure < Gaul * bostia, handful < * bosta, palm of the hand] 1. a unit of dry measure for grain, fruit, etc., equal to 32 dry quarts or 4 pecks (35.2384 dry liters or… … English World dictionary
