HOPPUS

Etymology

After Edward Hoppus, English surveyor.

Noun

hoppus

A unit of measure of volume equal to 1.273 cubic feet or 2,200 cubic inches. Used in the British Empire as a measure of lumber.

Source: Wiktionary



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