Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for TOISE
TOISE, n. [tois; Fr.]
A fathom or long pleasure in France, containing six feet; but the French foot is longer than the English, 76 being equal to 81 English feet.
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TOISE, n. [tois; Fr.]
A fathom or long pleasure in France, containing six feet; but the French foot is longer than the English, 76 being equal to 81 English feet.
Return to page 78 of the letter “T”.