Medieval Glossary
Hand
A hand is an English unit of distance consisting of four inches and is generally used in measuring the size of horses.
Related term(s): Palm; Foot; Yard; Rod
Category: Weights and Measures
Added: 10.04.04
Last modified: 06.14.06
Contributor(s):
Alan Chanter
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