Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
toise
noun
/ˈtwäz/
Definition
A unit of measurement that is equivalent to six feet.
Examples
- The castle was built on a hill about three toises high.
- In the old maps, distances were often measured in toises.
- The surveyor noted that the land extended for over fifty toises.
Meaning
In historical contexts, especially in relation to land and distance measurement, ‘toise’ refers to a specific length. In modern usage, it is not commonly used but may still appear in discussions of historical surveying or measurement.
Synonyms
- foot (in modern terms)
- yard (related context)
