GRADUS
GRADUS (
βῆμα),
a step, as a measure of length, was half a
pace
(passus), and contained 2 1/2 feet, Greek and Roman
respectively; the Greek
βῆμα therefore was
rather more, and the Roman
gradus rather less,
than 2 1/2 feet English. (See the Tables.) 2. Bed-steps [
LECTUS Vol. II. p. 19
a].
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