eighth of a fathom

  • 1Span — Span, n. [AS. spann; akin to D. span, OHG. spanna, G. spanne, Icel. sp[ o]nn. [root]170. See {Span}, v. t. ] 1. The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, a… …

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  • 2Span blocks — Span Span, n. [AS. spann; akin to D. span, OHG. spanna, G. spanne, Icel. sp[ o]nn. [root]170. See {Span}, v. t. ] 1. The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence …

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  • 3Span counter — Span Span, n. [AS. spann; akin to D. span, OHG. spanna, G. spanne, Icel. sp[ o]nn. [root]170. See {Span}, v. t. ] 1. The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence …

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  • 4Span iron — Span Span, n. [AS. spann; akin to D. span, OHG. spanna, G. spanne, Icel. sp[ o]nn. [root]170. See {Span}, v. t. ] 1. The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence …

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  • 5Span roof — Span Span, n. [AS. spann; akin to D. span, OHG. spanna, G. spanne, Icel. sp[ o]nn. [root]170. See {Span}, v. t. ] 1. The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence …

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  • 6Span shackle — Span Span, n. [AS. spann; akin to D. span, OHG. spanna, G. spanne, Icel. sp[ o]nn. [root]170. See {Span}, v. t. ] 1. The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence …

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  • 7span — 1. noun /spæn,spæːn/ a) The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom. The unsilent present is a time of evaporating attention spans, b) Hence, a small space or a brief portion of time.… …

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  • 8span — I. n. 1. Nine inches, eighth of a fathom. 2. Brief period, spell. 3. Pair, team, yoke of animals. II. v. a. Compass, measure, cross, overlay …

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  • 10List of companions in Doctor Who spin-offs — This is a list of fictional characters who were companions of the Doctor, in various spin off media based on the long running British science fiction television series, Doctor Who. The canonicity of these spin offs is unclear. Contents:… …

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