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verst

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verst  (vûrst)
n.
A Russian measure of linear distance equivalent to about two thirds of a mile.
[French verste or German Werst, both from Russian versta; see wer-2 in Indo-European roots.]
verst [vɛəst vɜːst]
n
(Mathematics & Measurements / Units) a unit of length, used in Russia, equal to 1.067 kilometres (0.6629 miles)
[from French verste or German Werst, from Russian versta line]
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Noun1.verst - a Russian unit of length (1.067 km)
linear measure, linear unit - a unit of measurement of length


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Vasili Andreevich did as he had said, and having gone about half a verst came to a tall oak stake which had a few dry leaves still dangling on it, and there he turned to the left.
Master and Man by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
The distance to the Casino was about half a verst, and our route led us through the Chestnut Avenue until we reached the square directly fronting the building.
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