Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barleycorn
noun
/ˈbɑːr.li.kɔːrn/
Definition
A unit of measurement for length, equal to one third of an inch.
Examples
- The shoe size chart included measurements in barleycorn.
- In olden times, the barleycorn was a common reference for small lengths.
Meaning
The term barleycorn is traditionally used in measuring the size of shoes, where it refers to the length of the grain barley.
Synonyms
- inch
- measurement unit
