archine

[ ahr-sheen ]

noun

1. arshin.

archine

/ ɑːˈʃiːn /

noun

1. a Russian unit of length equal to about 71 cm

Word History and Origins

Origin of archine¹

from Russian arshin, of Turkic origin

Example Sentences

Here fable creates new giants among the dwarfs of Vogulie, who are scarcely two archines in height.

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