handbreadth

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

Etymology

Derived from Middle English handbrede derived from Old English handbred (palm of the hand) com from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English breadth.

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English

breadth

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