This word is derived from the Greek, and signifies a measure. 2. This is the standard of French measure. 3. The fundamental base of the metre is the quarter of the terrestrial meridian, or the distance from the pole to equator, which has been divided into ten millions of equal parts, one of which is of the length of the metre. The metre is equal to 3.28 feet, or 39.371 inches. … [Read more...]
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MIDDLEMAN
An agent between two; parties, an intermediary who performs the office of a broker or factor between seller and buyer, producer and consumer, land-owner and tenant, etc. A middleman, in Ireland, is a person who takes land In large tracts from the proprietors, and then rents it out to the peasantry in small portions at a greatly enhanced price, Wharton. … [Read more...]
METRIC SYSTEM
A system of measures for length, surface, weight, and capacity, founded on the metre as a unit It originated in France, has been established by law there and In some other countries, and is recommended for general use by other governments. … [Read more...]
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