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BARLEYCORN
A lineal measure, containing one-third of an inch. Danes Ab. c. 211, a. 13, s. 9. The barleycorn was the first measure, with its division and multiples, of all our measures of length, superfices, and capacity. Id. c. 211, a. 1 2, s. 2.
Source: Bouviers Law Dictionary 1856 Edition
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