arpent

noun

Meaning

An obsolete French unit of land measurement, varying by region but typically equivalent to about 0.84 acres or a linear measure of roughly 180 feet.

Examples

The original land grant specified a plot of ten by forty arpents.
Historical maps of the Mississippi Valley often show property lines marked in arpents.

Synonyms: acre, plot, parcel, rood

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arpent

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrpənt/

Definition

An obsolete French unit of land measurement, varying by region but typically equivalent to about 0.84 acres or a linear measure of roughly 180 feet.

Examples

The original land grant specified a plot of ten by forty arpents.
Historical maps of the Mississippi Valley often show property lines marked in arpents.
Farmers in colonial Quebec relied on the arpent system to ensure everyone had access to the river.

Synonyms of arpent

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