First Known Use: before 12th century
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acre
noun \ˈā-kər\
: a measure of land area in the U.S. and Britain that equals 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Full Definition of ACRE
2
: any of various units of area; specifically : a unit in the United States and England equal to 43,560 square feet (4047 square meters) — see weight table
3
: a broad expanse or great quantity <acres of free publicity>
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Origin of ACRE
Middle English, from Old English æcer; akin to Old High German ackar field, Latin ager, Greek agros, and perhaps to Latin agere to drive — more at agent
Acre
geographical name \ˈä-krē, -(ˌ)krā\
Definition of ACRE
state W Brazil bordering on Peru & Bolivia ∗ Rio Branco area 59,343 square miles (153,698 square kilometers), pop 557,526
Acre
geographical name \ˈä-kər, ˈā-kər, ˈä-krə\
Definition of ACRE
city & port NW Israel N of Mt. Carmel pop 37,400
Variants of ACRE
Acre or Hebrew ʽAk·ko or Old Testament Ac·cho \ˈä-kō, ˈā-\ or New Testament Ptol·e·ma·ïs \ˌtä-lə-ˈmā-əs\
ACRE Defined for Kids
acre
noun \ˈā-kər\
Definition of ACRE for Kids
: a measure of land area equal to 43,560 square feet (about 4047 square meters)
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