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firlot in a sentence

n.

Definition

Firlot: a historical unit of measurement for grain, particularly used in rural Scotland.

Sample Sentences

  1. The firlot was traditionally used as a measure of grain in rural Scotland.
  2. To calculate the amount needed for the harvest, the farmer relied on the firlot as a standard measurement.
  3. In historical records, a firlot often varied in volume depending on the locality and type of grain.
  4. During the village meeting, the council discussed the relevance of the firlot in modern agriculture.
  5. Many old recipes still reference the firlot as a unit of measure for ingredients like barley and oats.

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