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Scruple

An archaic Unit Fraction variously defined as 1/200 (of an hour ), 1/10 or 1/12 (of an inch ), 1/12 (of a celestial body's angular diameter), or 1/60 (of an hour or Degree).

See also Calcus, Uncia




© 1996-9 Eric W. Weisstein
1999-05-26