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Record 1 2015-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

Unit of measurement, originating in Anglo-Saxon England, equivalent to 220 yards.

OBS

Equal to 1/8 statute mile, 40 rods ... or 201.2 meters.

OBS

Term used in Thoroughbred racing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Mesure anglaise longue de 220 verges (1/8 de mille ou 660 pieds) ou 201,2 mètres.

OBS

Terme utilisé dans les courses de thoroughbred.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
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