furlong

[ fur-lawng, -long ]

/ ˈfɜr lɔŋ, -lɒŋ /

noun

a unit of distance, equal to 220 yards (201 meters) or ⅛ mile (0.2 km). Abbreviation: fur.

Nearby words

furious, furiously, furkid, furl, furl., furlong, furlough, furmenty, furmint, furmity, furnace

Origin of furlong

before 900; Middle English; Old English furlang length of a furrow. See furrow, long¹

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Examples from the Web for furlong

But Furlong became legally emancipated that same year, at the age of 16.
The John Connor Curse: Nick Stahl, Edward Furlong and Christian Bale|Marlow Stern|May 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"Well, I could not have believed, if I hadn't seen it," said Furlong.
Handy Andy, Volume One|Samuel Lover
"As for bwibewy, neve' mind that," said Furlong, with a very wise nod of his head and a sagacious wink.
Handy Andy, Volume One|Samuel Lover
But for other buildings, there is nothing now left in it, except a church, which stands about a furlong eastward from the castle.
Early Travels in Palestine|Arculf et al.

In this way we finished the whole, and then carried it to my shop, which was about a furlong distant.
The Pirates Own Book|Charles Ellms
The door at length was forced, Furlong rescued, and the old lady separated from him.
Handy Andy, Volume 2 (of 2)|Samuel Lover

British Dictionary definitions for furlong

furlong

/ (ˈfɜːˌlɒŋ) /

noun

a unit of length equal to 220 yards (201.168 metres)

Word Origin for furlong

Old English furlang, from furh furrow + lang long 1

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