Lon

/lɒn/ noun

Definition

abbreviation for longitude; also a name or place designation

Etymology

Shortened form of 'longitude', from Latin 'longitudo' meaning 'length', from 'longus' meaning 'long'

Kelly Says

Before GPS, sailors used 'lon' and 'lat' coordinates written in ship logs to navigate - these abbreviations literally helped people find their way around the world!

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