land measure

American  

noun

1. any system of measurement for measuring land.

2. a unit or a series of units of measurement used in land measure.

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Etymology

Origin of land measure

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

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land measure

Las Vegas spilled into the space opened up by the 1998 land measure at an astonishing pace.

From Scientific American ● Jun. 2, 2015

It seems that they are here in greater numbers than usual, their votes being wanted for the passing or confirmation of some land measure.

From A Boy's Voyage Round the World by Smiles, Samuel

Presenting the reasons for opposing the new land measure, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce stated: The clause denying the right to lease agricultural lands is ineffective in operation.

From Japan and the California Problem by Iyenaga, Toyokichi

The unit of land measure is the Rhynland rood, roughly equal to 12 ft.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various

Verges = the land measure of Jersey, equal to forty perches.

From The Battle of the Strong — Volume 6 A Romance of Two Kingdoms by Parker, Gilbert