"kaneh" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Hebrew קָנֶה (qané, “rod”, literally “cane”). Doublet of cane and canna. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|קָנֶה|lit=cane|t=rod|tr=qané}} Hebrew קָנֶה (qané, “rod”, literally “cane”), {{doublet|en|cane|canna}} Doublet of cane and canna Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} kaneh
  1. (historical) A Hebrew measure of length, equal to six cubits. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Units of measure

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