where did the terms inch, yard, foot come from? How were they derived?

Subject: where did the terms inch, yard, foot come from? How were they derived?

Date: Wed May 5 15:13:21 1999
Posted by Maddy
Grade level: 7-9 School: rocksters
City: Mayco State/Province: Alabama Country: USA
Area of science: Science History
ID: 925935201.Sh

Message:


Hurry!!!!!  Desperate!!!!!! 
As quick as possible, next minute or so!!!

Re: where did the terms inch, yard, foot come from? How were they derived?

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