A variant or alternate form of arpent, a unit of land measurement formerly used in France and French colonies.
From French arpen, a variant spelling of arpent. This alternate form appeared in historical documents from French-speaking regions, particularly in colonial America where French land measurements were used.
Arpen and arpent are fascinating historical leftovers—they show up in old property deeds from Quebec and Louisiana, reminding us that the United States was once measured and divided using French colonial units instead of English acres.
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