an old english measure of length for rope, perhaps equivalent to the fathom

English - English

Definition of an old english measure of length for rope, perhaps equivalent to the fathom in English English dictionary

tey

The tey or toise, the modern fathom, is employed as a measure of rope.

Hyphenation

an old Eng·lish meas·ure of length for rope, per·haps e·qui·va·lent to the fath·om