lignes (units of measurement)
- Scope note
- Historical unit of measurement in France and other places, prior to the adoption of the metric system in the late 18th century. Equal to 1/12 pouce, another historical French measurement. In modern systems, equal to 2.2558 mm or .0881 inch.
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024