acre's breadth en · NOUN
Etymology
From an ordinance by Edward I of England fixing the size of an acre as a 'furlong in length and four poles in breadth'.
Meanings
- (countable, historical, uncountable) A chain; A unit of length equal to 22 yards.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| acre's breadths | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| acre brede | alternative | lexicographic | |
| acre-breadth | alternative | lexicographic | |
| acre breadth | alternative | lexicographic |