Explore the fascinating world of obsolete measurement units that shaped ancient and pre-modern societies.
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Forgotten Metrics of Bygone Eras
Explore the lost world of antiquated measurement units once used across history in this crossword puzzle.
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- 1. Weight unit common in Britain, equal to 14 pounds
- 2. Surveying unit of length, 66 feet long
- 5. Weight unit equal to 28 pounds
- 8. Smallest unit of weight in troy and avoirdupois systems
- 11. Large ancient weight measure for precious metals
- 13. Distance measured by the outstretched thumb to little finger
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- 3. Ancient length based on the forearm from elbow to fingertip
- 4. Length or area unit equal to a rod, also used in land measurement
- 6. Old unit of cloth measurement, about 45 inches
- 7. Length once used in horse racing, equals 220 yards
- 9. Old English unit measuring 5.5 yards
- 10. Scottish dry measure for grain or oats
- 12. Ancient weight and currency unit used in Mesopotamia
- 14. Old small liquid measurement, about one drop
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