INCH

A measure of length, containing one-twelfth part of a foot; originally supposed equal 'to three barleycorns. -Inch o:f candle. A mode of sale at one time in use among merchants. A notice is first given up.on the exchange, or other public place, u to the time of sale. The goods to be sold a.re divided into lots, printed papers of which, and the conditions of sale, are published. When the sale takes place, a small piece of candle, about an inch long, is kept burning, and the last bidder, when the candle goes out,, is entitled to the lot or parcel for which he bids. Wharton.-Inch of water. The unit for the measurement of a volume of water or of by• [s. 617]