ynche

Middle English

/ˈintʃ(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • An inch 1/12 of a foot
  • A tiny quantity in length or duration

Etymology

Inherited from Old English ynċe derived from Latin uncia (twelfth part, ounce, one-twelfth part, 1 12 part, inch, a twelth, a twelfth part).

Origin

Latin

uncia

Gloss

twelfth part, ounce, one-twelfth part, 1 12 part, inch, a twelth, a twelfth part

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