Definition for PECK

PECK, n. [Arm. peck, a fourth; Fr. picotin.]

  1. The fourth part of a bushel; a dry measure of eight quarts; us, a peck of wheat or oats.
  2. In low language, a great deal; as, to be in a peck of troubles. Qu. pack.

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