Gradus (length)
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Etymology
From Gradus ad Parnassum (Latin, literally, a step to Parnassus), a 17th century prosody dictionary long used in British schools.
Noun
- A handbook used as an aid in a difficult art or practice, specifically, a dictionary of Greek or Latin prosody used as a guide in writing of poetry in Greek or Latin.
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Noun
- a step, pace
- a stage, degree
- a position, station, ground
- firm position, stand
- a step, stair, round of a ladder
- a braid of hair
- degree
Descendants
- English: ,
- French:
- Hungarian: grádus