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Convert barleycorn to finger (width)
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Definition and details for barleycorn:
Barleycorn is an old English unit of distance equal to 1/3 inch or about 8.47 millimeters. In farming societies was very common to use seeds as units of length. Barley was a basic crop in England. So barleycorn was a useful unit.
Definition and details for finger (width):
Finger width is a traditional unit of length used in England before the 12 inch English foot. This unit is equal to 19.05 mm.
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