Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thrave
Noun
/θreɪv/
Definition
A term used primarily in Scottish dialect referring to a specific measure of grain, particularly in terms of yield or quantity.
Examples
- After the new farming techniques were adopted, the farmer was pleased to find that his fields produced a thrave of wheat.
- The thrave of barley was more than what he had expected for the season, leading to a successful market sale.
Meaning
The word thrave suggests a quantity or a rich harvest, especially in relation to agriculture and the amount of crops produced.
Synonyms
- bushel
- yield
- crop
