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Length/Distance | Convert from verge to pik |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (verge) The verge is an old name for the yard, taken from the Latin word virga for a twig or stick. In modern French, verge is the customary word for the English yard. Unit Definition (pik) The pik is a traditional unit of distance in the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East. The pik varied considerably but a typical value is about 28 inches (71 centimeters). This is an "arm" unit, like the Italian braccio and the Russian arshin.
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