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μέτρον

me'-tron
neuter noun
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An apparently primary word

an apparently primary word; a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree):—measure.

Outline

  1. measure, an instrument for measuring
    1. a vessel for receiving and determining the quantity of things, whether dry or liquid
    2. a graduated staff for measuring, a measuring rod
    3. proverbially, the rule or standard of judgment
  2. determined extent, portion measured off, measure or limit
    1. the required measure, the due, fit, measure

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