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词汇 mether
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Definition of mether in English:

mether

noun ˈmɛðə
Irish English historical
  • A wooden vessel used for measuring liquids; a square wooden drinking vessel, frequently used as a measure of liquor. Also (Scottish): a similar vessel used for holding or measuring grain (rare).

Origin

Mid 16th century. From Irish meadar and Scottish Gaelic meadar wooden vessel or pail, wooden drinking vessel, churn from Early Irish metar, medar from classical Latin metrum vessel or other object used for measuring.

Definition of mether in US English:

mether

nounˈmɛðə
Irish English historical
  • A wooden vessel used for measuring liquids; a square wooden drinking vessel, frequently used as a measure of liquor. Also (Scottish): a similar vessel used for holding or measuring grain (rare).

Origin

Mid 16th century. From Irish meadar and Scottish Gaelic meadar wooden vessel or pail, wooden drinking vessel, churn from Early Irish metar, medar from classical Latin metrum vessel or other object used for measuring.

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