Toise (?), n. [F., fr. LL. tesa, fr. L. tensus, fem. tensa, p.p. of tendere to stretch, extend. See Tense, a.]
An old measure of length in France, containing six French feet, or about 6.3946 French feet.
© Webster 1913.
Log in or register to write something here or to contact authors.
Lost password
Sign Up
Need help? accounthelp@everything2.com