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ligne

noun
\ˈlēnʸ\
plural -s

Definition of ligne 

: 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 sense 9a(2)

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History and Etymology for ligne

French, literally, line, from Latin linea

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