chatillon

/ʃætɪlɒ̃/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement of length, equivalent to 3/80 of a league or 1020 meters, used in the Middle Ages

“The medieval cartographer used the chatillon to measure the distance between landmarks.”

2. proper noun

A commune in the Loiret department in north-central France

“The town of Chatillon has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages.”

Synonyms

  • furlong
  • league

Antonyms

  • kilometer
  • mile