/muyl/ , n.
1. Also called statute mile . a unit of distance on land in English-speaking countries equal to 5280 feet, or 1760 yards (1.609 kilometers).
2. See nautical mile .
3. See international nautical mile .
4. any of various other units of distance or length at different periods and in different countries. Cf. Roman mile .
5. a notable distance or margin: missed the target by a mile. Abbr.: mi, mi.
[ bef. 1000; ME; OE mil milia ( passuum ) a thousand (paces) ]