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PLETHRON
Pleth"ron, Pleth"rum, n.; pl. Plethra. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Gr. Antiq.)
Definition: A long measure of 100 Greek, or 101 English, feet; also, a square measure of 10,000 Greek feet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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