hor

/hɔːr/

Definitions

1. noun

A medieval English unit of length, equal to 1/8 of a hide or about 1/4 of an acre.

“The village was originally divided into plots of land that were measured in hors.”

2. verb

To surround or enclose with a fence or other barrier.

“They horred the entire garden with a high wall to keep out intruders.”

Synonyms

  • enclose
  • fence

Antonyms

  • open