schene

Noun

Meaning

An Egyptian or Persian measure of length, varying from thirty-two to sixty stadia.

Examples

Moteleȝ may so meke and mylde", Þen sayde I to þat lufly flor, "Bryng me to þat bygly bylde And let me se þy blysful bor." Þat schene sayde: "Þat God wyl schylde; Þou may not enter wythinne hys tor. Pearl Poet

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