Archine Definition
noun
A unit of length formerly used in Russia and Turkey, equal to about 71 centimeters (28 inches).
American Heritage
A unit of length formerly used in Russia and Turkey, equal to about 71 centimeters (28 inches).
American Heritage
Origin of Archine
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Russian arshin from Tatar arshyn an ell Turkish arşın from Middle Persian ārešn cubit from Old Persian arašni- el- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Russian arshin from Tatar arshyn an ell Turkish arşın from Middle Persian ārešn cubit from Old Persian arašni- el- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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