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Brewer's: Crannock
An Irish measure which, in the days of Edward II., contained either eight or sixteen pecks.
“Crannocus continebit xvj pecks. Crannoco continente octo pecks.” —Exchequer of Ireland (Rec.).
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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