| 释义 |
‖ guz Indian.|gʌz|
Also 7 guzz, 9 gudge.
[Hindustani and Pers. gaz.]
A measure of length (see quot. 1875).
1698Fryer Acc. E. India & P. 206 Corne and Measure in Ratag. The Guzz is 28 Inches 4/5. 5 Guzz is 4 Yards. Ibid. 211 Persia. 37½ Inches, 1 Guz for Cloath, &c. 27 Inches 1 Guz for Carpets, Silk, Fine Stuff, &c. 1800Asiat. Ann. Reg., Misc. Tracts 237/1 The image is in an erect posture, and his feet measure ten guz in length. 1875Bedford Sailor's Pocket Bk. ix. (ed. 2) 323 Guz (average) = 36 English Inches, at Madras = 33, Bombay = 27. |