ligne
(in Swiss watchmaking) a unit equal to 0.0888 inch or 2.2558 millimeters, divided into 12 douziemes: used mainly to gauge the thickness of a movement.
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What struck me first was that these insignificant and inadequate people had the command of the grand gesture—had la ligne.
Coming Home | Edith WhartonThe latter instantly followed suit; the shout of Vive la ligne!
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army | Charles Alexander GordonAnd the young girl gazed with pity as the remains of the Marquis de ligne, her father, were borne by.
The Strollers | Frederic S. IshamCela s'applique, par exemple, au cas d'une mme ligne de navigation desservie par le navire aprs et avant le transfert.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume II (of 2) | Lassa Francis OppenheimThe double pay of these troops solds is likely to have an excellent effect on the Troupes de ligne.
Private letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2) | Edward Gibbon
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