ligne

noun

ˈlēnʸ

plural -s

: any of various units of measure: such as

a

: a French unit for watch movements equal to 0.0888 inch

b

: a Swiss unit for watches equal to 0.0802 inch

c

: line sense 9a(2)

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, line, from Latin linea

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