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barleycorn    
n. 大麦的粒

大麦的粒

barleycorn
n 1: a grain of barley
2: a grain of barley [synonym: {barley}, {barleycorn}]

Barleycorn \Bar"ley*corn`\, n. [See {Corn}.]
1. A grain or "corn" of barley.
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2. Formerly, a measure of length, equal to the average length
of a grain of barley; the third part of an inch.
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{John Barleycorn}, a humorous personification of barley as
the source of malt liquor or whisky.
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  • Barleycorn (unit) - Wikipedia
    The barleycorn is an English unit of length [1] equal to 1 ⁄ 3 of an inch (i e about 8 47 mm) It is still used as the basis of shoe sizes in English-speaking countries
  • The Legend of John Barleycorn - Learn Religions
    In English folklore, John Barleycorn is a character who represents the crop of barley harvested each autumn Equally as important, he symbolizes the wonderful drinks which can be made from barley—beer and whiskey—and their effects
  • John Barleycorn - Wikipedia
    The song's protagonist is John Barleycorn, a personification of barley and of the beer made from it In the song, he suffers indignities, attacks, and death that correspond to the various stages of barley cultivation, such as reaping and malting
  • Barleycorn - Wikipedia
    Barleycorn may refer to: A grain of barley; Barleycorn (unit) a unit of length, equal to one-third of an inch; Barleycorn (surname) The Barleycorn, an Irish traditional music band "John Barleycorn", a traditional British folk-song; John Barleycorn, by Jack London
  • Who Is John Barleycorn and Why Must He Die? - American Songwriter
    John Barleycorn is instead the personification of the grain, barley, itself Each verse, detailing the attacks and indignities inflicted upon him, actually describes the various stages of
  • John Barleycorn | Alcoholic Beverage, Ballad, Folklore - Britannica
    John Barleycorn, fictional humorous personification of alcohol, first appearing about 1620 John Barleycorn was a figure in British and American folklore
  • BARLEYCORN Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of BARLEYCORN is a grain of barley
  • barleycorn - Sizes
    The barleycorn has been the basis of units of length and mass in a number of systems of units As a standard of length In England and Scotland, at least as early as the 12ᵗʰ century an inch was thought of as 3 barleycorns laid end to end
  • Barleycorn Measurements: Unique Unit of Length - The2By4
    Each barleycorn represents one-third of an inch in length, allowing for precise and consistent sizing The textile industry applies the barleycorn measurements where the thread count measures in “ends per inch ”
  • Barleycorn Unit | All you need to know - Change Unit
    The barleycorn is a historic unit of length that dates back centuries Originally based on the average length of a grain of barley, this unit was commonly used in the measurement of footwear, especially in the United Kingdom





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