Definitions for virgateˈvɜr gɪt, -geɪt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vir•gateˈvɜr gɪt, -geɪt(adj.)
shaped like a rod or wand; long, slender, and straight.
Origin of virgate:
1815–25; < L virgātus; see virga , -ate1
vir•gateˈvɜr gɪt, -geɪt(n.)
an early English measure of land, equal to about 30 acres (12 hectares).
Category: Weights and Measures
Origin of virgate:
1645–55; < ML virgāta (terrae) measure (of land), fem. of L virgātus pertaining to a rod; see virgate1
Wiktionary
virgate(Noun)
An early English measure of land of about 30 acres.
virgate(Adjective)
Shaped like a rod; straight, long and thin.
virgate(Adjective)
finely striped, often with dark fibers.
Origin: From virgātus.
Webster Dictionary
Virgate(adj)
having the form of a straight rod; wand-shaped; straight and slender
Virgate(noun)
a yardland, or measure of land varying from fifteen to forty acres
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