Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Physical Attributes Facet
3. Attributes and Properties (hierarchy name)
4. [attributes and properties by specific type]
5. form attributes
6. size/dimensions
7. [size/dimensions by unit]
8. [size/dimension units for distance]

Anotations

Scope note:

Historical unit of measurement meaning a "thumb"; used in France and other places, prior to the adoption of the metric system in the late 18th century. French units of measurement were based on the Carolingian system, in turn were based on ancient Roman measures. Equal to 12 lignes in the old French measurement system. In modern systems, equal to around 27.07 mm or 1.066 inches.