† metelineObs. [f. mete v.1 + line n.1Cf.Du.meetlijn.] A measuring line. 1535Coverdale 2 Chron. iv. 2 A metelyne of thirtie cubites.1583Golding Calvin on Deut. xi. 63 Hee..hath stretched out his meeteline to appoint euery people their countrey to dwell in.