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Furlong

A unit of length equal to 220 yards, 40 poles, rods, or perches, or ten (10) chains. The term is derived from the phrase "furrow long", or the distance oxen can plow before they are rested. See also Furlong equivalents and conversions and the various Converting furlongs to... entries.

Added: Wed Apr 26 2006
Last Modified: Fri Feb 01 2008

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Yard Pole Rod Perch Chain - Gunter's or surveyor's Furlong equivalents and conversions Converting furlongs to feet (ft) Converting furlongs to meters (m) Converting furlongs to links Converting furlongs to rods, poles, or perches Converting furlongs to chains Converting furlongs to miles Converting furlongs to kilometers (km) Converting furlongs to yards Converting furlongs to inches (in) Converting furlongs to centimeters (cm)

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