Cubit (English)
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Definition (keystage 2)
A measure of length used in the ancient world. It is approximately equal to the length of a person's forearm, i.e. the part of the arm from the elbow to the fingers.
The Romans used a cubit equal to 17.4 modern inches; the Egyptians used one of 20.64 inches.
The Romans used a cubit equal to 17.4 modern inches; the Egyptians used one of 20.64 inches.
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