Barleycorn

A grain of barley. The third part of an inch in length; hence the origin of the measure called a barleycorn. - Sir John Barleycorn, a jocular name given in England and Scotland to strong ale or beer which is made from barley. This is the subject of a famous old ballad bearing its name. "Inspiring, bold John Barleycorn, What dangers thou canst make us scorn!"- Burns . Barley-mow, n. The place where reaped barley is gathered and stowed together. "Whenever by yon barley - mow I pa , Before my eyes will trip the tidy la ."-Gay.