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Arpent


An arpent is a traditional unit of length and area used primarily in French-speaking regions, especially in parts of Canada (like Quebec) and Louisiana in the United States. It originated in France and was commonly used in land measurement and agriculture.



  • As a length, one arpent is approximately 192 feet (about 58.47 meters), though it varies regionally.



  • As an area, an arpent is roughly equal to 0.84 acres or about 3,400 square meters.



The arpent was important for defining land parcels during French colonial times and is still referenced in legal land descriptions in some areas today.


Summary:



  • Length: ~192 feet (58.47 meters)



  • Area: ~0.84 acres (3,400 mΒ²)



  • Used historically in French-influenced regions for land measurement



  • Still appears in land records and legal contexts in parts of North America



Ell


An ell is a historical unit of length that was commonly used in medieval Europe, especially for measuring textiles and cloth. Its length varied by region but was typically about 45 inches (approximately 1.143 meters).


The ell originated from the length of the arm or forearm and was often used by tailors and merchants to measure fabric. Different countries had their own versionsβ€”for example, the English ell was about 45 inches, while the Scottish ell was longer, around 37 inches.


Although obsolete today, the ell played an important role in trade and clothing production before standardized measurements became widespread.


Summary:



  • 1 ell β‰ˆ 45 inches (1.143 meters)



  • Used mainly for measuring cloth and textiles



  • Length varied by region and country



The ell is now largely of historical interest but reflects the origins of many modern measurement systems.




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