furlong

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Definitions of furlong word

noun furlong a unit of distance, equal to 220 yards (201 meters) or ⅛ mile (0.2 km). Abbreviation: fur. 1
noun furlong An eighth of a mile, 220 yards. 1
noun furlong unit of distance in horse racing: 201m 1
countable noun furlong A furlong is a unit of length that is equal to 220 yards or 201.2 metres. 0
noun furlong a unit of length equal to 220 yards (201.168 metres) 0
noun furlong a unit of length in the FPS system, equal to 220 yards or 1⁄8 statute mile (201.168 meters): one square furlong equals ten acres 0

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English furlang length of a furrow. See furrow, long1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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