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Old French Linear Measure

The former measures of length in France were the Toise =1.949 metres, or 6.3945 feet Foot (pied) = .32484 " = 12.785 inches Inch (pouce)= .02707 " = 1.0654 " Line (ligne) or 1½ inch = .002256 metre The metre is equal to 3 ft. 11 lines old