Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spane

noun
/speɪn/
Definition
A term used to refer to a specific measure of time or distance; less commonly encountered, primarily in regional dialects.
Examples
  • We walked a spane of a mile before reaching the town.
  • She took a spane to think about her next move in the game.
  • In the quiet of the evening, a spane of time passed before dinner was ready.
Meaning
Essentially represents a span, often used in contexts related to timeframes or specific lengths.
Synonyms
  • span
  • period
  • stretch
  • timeframe
  • interval