darby

ˈdɑrbɪ

Definitions

1. noun

a variant of darby, especially a surname

“The family was originally from the village of Darby in England.”

2. noun

a unit of measurement for cloth, equivalent to 40 yards or 36.5 meters

“The fabric was sold by the darby, a unit commonly used in the textile industry.”

Synonyms

  • measure
  • unit

Antonyms

  • fraction