METEWAND

Etymology

Noun

metewand (plural metewands)

(obsolete) A measuring rod.

Source: Wiktionary


Mete"wand`, n. Etym: [Mete to measure + wand.]

Definition: A measuring rod. Ascham.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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