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Record 1 2011-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Surveying
DEF

any of various ancient units of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger and usu. equal to about 18 inches but sometimes to 21 or more.

OBS

Earliest known unit of length, which originated between 2800 and 2300 B.C.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Arpentage
DEF

ancienne mesure de longueur de 50 centimètres.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heraldry
DEF

A hand and arm couped at the elbow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Héraldique

Spanish

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