ynche

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English ynċe, from earlier *unċi-, from Latin uncia. Doublet of ounce.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈint͡ʃ(ə)/, /ˈunt͡ʃ(ə)/, /ˈɛnt͡ʃ(ə)/

Noun

ynche (plural ynches or enchen or ynche)

  1. An inch (1/12 of a foot)
  2. A tiny quantity (in length or duration)

Descendants

  • English: inch (see there for further descendants)
  • Scots: inch

References

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