ynche

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old English ynċe, from earlier *unċi-, from Latin uncia. Doublet of ounce.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈint͡ʃ(ə)/, /ˈunt͡ʃ(ə)/, /ˈɛnt͡ʃ(ə)/

Noun[edit]

ynche (plural ynches or enchen or ynche)

  1. An inch (1/12 of a foot)
  2. A tiny quantity (in length or duration)

Descendants[edit]

  • English: inch (see there for further descendants)
  • Scots: inch

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