Convert shackle (Britain 16th century) to ligne (Paris line)
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Definition and details for shackle (Britain 16th century):
Shackle unit of length used for measuring lengths, especially anchor chains. During the 16th century in Britain, shackle was defined as 75 feet or 22.86 meters.
Definition and details for ligne (Paris line):
Paris line is a traditional unit of length equal to 1/12 of a Paris inch (pouce du Roi) or about 2.256 mm. Ligne is still used by French and Swiss wristwatch makers to measure the size of a watch movement.