gamond

/ˈɡæmɒnd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of obsolete unit of measurement, particularly for lengths, equivalent to 1/4 of a perch or 1/3 of a rod.

“In the medieval period, a gamond was often used as a measurement for the length of land.”

Synonyms

  • fathom
  • perch
  • rod

Antonyms

  • metric unit
  • standard unit