archine

(är-shēnˈ)

also ar·shin

noun
A unit of length formerly used in Russia and Turkey, equal to about 71 centimeters (28 inches).

Origin:

Origin: Russian arshin

Origin: , from Tatar arshyn, an ell

Origin: ; akin to Turkish arşin

Origin: , from Middle Persian ārešn, cubit

Origin: , from Old Persian arašn-, ell; see el- in Indo-European roots

.

link/cite print suggestion box