▪ I. ‖ aune
(oːn)
[Fr.; for etymol. see alnage.]
An ell; an obsolete French cloth measure, which varied in length in different localities.
| 1706 Lond. Gaz. No. 4218/3 Five Auns of Shalloon. 1812 J. Smyth Pract. Customs 111 To measure..Linen, in order to check the quantity of Aunes or Ells marked thereon. |
▪ II. aune, -ing
obs. forms of awn, -ing.