An alternative spelling of arsheen; a Russian unit of measurement equal to approximately 71 centimeters.
From Russian аршин (arshin), derived from Persian ell or related Eastern measurement terms. This spelling variant reflects English transliteration of the Russian word in historical trade documents.
Before metric standardization, every region had different measurements, so Russian merchants and European traders had to convert between arshins, ells, cubits, and yards—a confusing situation that pushed the world toward universal standards.
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