Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Jan 5, 2006 16:43
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Spanish term
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codo
as an ancient measure, not as the part where the arm bends (elbow)
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cubit
a measure
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Note added at 6 mins (2006-01-05 16:50:46 GMT)
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From MSN Encarta:
ancient unit of length: an ancient unit of length, equal to the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, approximately 43-56 cm (17-22 in)
[14th century. < Latin cubitum "elbow, forearm"]
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Note added at 6 mins (2006-01-05 16:50:46 GMT)
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From MSN Encarta:
ancient unit of length: an ancient unit of length, equal to the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, approximately 43-56 cm (17-22 in)
[14th century. < Latin cubitum "elbow, forearm"]
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