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Yardstick

Meaning

Noun

In Measuring instruments:
A
to which other
or
are judged.
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Origin

yardstick
English
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stick
English
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stiken
Middle English (1100-1500)
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stician
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
stikke
Middle English (1100-1500)
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sticca
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
yard
English
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geard
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
gerd
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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