busheller
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busheller — bushˈeller noun • • • Main Entry: ↑bushel * * * busheler, busheller U.S. local. (ˈbʊʃələ(r)) [Cf. Ger. bossler (Sanders) f. bosseln to do odd jobs of repairing.] One who repairs garments for tailors: also … Useful english dictionary
busheller — n. person who alters or mends … English contemporary dictionary
bushel — bushel1 /boosh euhl/, n. 1. a unit of dry measure containing 4 pecks, equivalent in the U.S. (and formerly in England) to 2150.42 cubic inches or 35.24 liters (Winchester bushel), and in Great Britain to 2219.36 cubic inches or 36.38 liters… … Universalium
bushel — bushel1 [boosh′əl] n. [ME busshel < OFr boissel < boisse, grain measure < Gaul * bostia, handful < * bosta, palm of the hand] 1. a unit of dry measure for grain, fruit, etc., equal to 32 dry quarts or 4 pecks (35.2384 dry liters or… … English World dictionary
busheler — sh(ə)lə(r) noun ( s) Etymology: probably from German bossler, from bosseln + er : one that bushels * * * busheler, busheller U.S. local. (ˈbʊʃələ(r)) [Cf. Ger. bossler ( … Useful english dictionary
