DECIARE

Etymology

Noun

deciare (plural deciares)

A measure of area, equivalent to one tenth of an are, or ten square metres.

Source: Wiktionary


Dec"i*are`, n. [F. déciare; pref. déci- tenth (fr. L. decimus) + are. See 2d Are.] (Metric System)

Definition: A measure of area, the tenth part of an are; ten square meters.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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