An Irish measure which, in the days of Edward II., contained either eight or sixteen pecks.
“Crannocus continebit xvj pecks. Crannoco countinente octo pecks.”—Exchequer of Ireland (Rec.).
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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.
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