actus

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Pronunciation

/ˈæktəs/

Definition of actus

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(historical)A former Roman unit of length, equal to 120 Roman feet (about 35.5 m)

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noun

(historical)A former Roman unit of length, equal to 120 Roman feet (about 35.5 m)
(historical)A former Roman unit of area, equivalent to a square with sides of 1 actus (about 0.125 ha)

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From Latin āctus (“a cattle drive; a cattle path; units of length and area”). Doublet of act.

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