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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Synonym of estado, Spanish toise or fathom, a traditional unit of length, equivalent to about 1.67 m. historical
2. 2
   The Portuguese toise, a traditional unit of length, equivalent to about 2 m. historical

Synonyms

All synonyms

estadospanish toise or fathom

Etymology

From Spanish and Portuguese toesa, from French toise. Doublet of toise.

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