Bushelbasket

/ˈbʊʃəlˌbæskɪt/ noun

Definition

A large basket with a capacity of about one bushel, used for storing or carrying agricultural produce.

Etymology

Compound of 'bushel' (a unit of dry measure) and 'basket.' The bushel itself comes from Old French 'boissel,' ultimately related to box.

Kelly Says

A bushel basket could hold about 35 pounds of apples or grain—it became such a standard unit that farmers could trade sight-unseen by just saying 'I'll give you two bushels' without counting individual items.

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