handbreadth

Meaning

Noun

  • A space equal to the breadth of the hand; a palm.

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Origin

  • Alteration (due to breadth) of Middle English handbrede, hondbrede; equivalent to . Cognate with Saterland Frisian Houndebratte, West Frisian hânbreedte, Dutch handbreedte, German Handbreite, Swedish handsbredd, Norwegian håndsbredd, Icelandic handbreidd.

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