ACRE


Meaning of ACRE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈā-kər ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English æcer; akin to Old High German ackar field, Latin ager, Greek agros, and perhaps to Latin agere to drive — more at agent

Date: before 12th century

1.

a. archaic : a field especially of arable land or pastureland

b. plural : lands, estate

2. : any of various units of area ; specifically : a unit in the United States and England equal to 43,560 square feet (4047 square meters) — see weight table

3. : a broad expanse or great quantity

acre s of free publicity

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