Meaning of coomb | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An old English measure of corn (e.g., wheat), equal to half a quarter or 4 bushels.
2. Alternative spelling of combe.
   alt-of, alternative

Examples

“It was equal to half a quarter, i.e. is identical with the coomb of the eastern counties.”

“Two kilderkins, or strikes, make a measure called a barrel, liquid, and a coomb, dry; this last term being ancient and little used.”

“From the centre of each side of this tree-bound square ran avenues east, west, and south into the wide expanse of corn-land and coomb to the distance of a mile or so.”

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