ligne
noun
\ˈlēnʸ\
Definition of ligne
-s
: any of various units of measure: such as a : a French unit for watch movements equal to 0.0888 inch b : a Swiss unit for watches equal to 0.0802 inch c : line 9a(2)
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Origin and Etymology of ligne
French, literally, line, from Latin linea
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