barrel of land

Questions

What does barrel of land mean?

A Scandinavian unit of area, varying in size but usually seen as equivalent to an acre.

Where does barrel of land come from?

Perhaps the area of land one could sow with a barrel of grain.

How to pronounce barrel of land

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