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cubit

cu·bit [ kybit ] (plural cu·bits)


noun 
Definition:
 
ancient unit of length: an ancient unit of length, equal to the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, approximately 43-56 cm (17-22 in)

[14th century. < Latin cubitum "elbow, forearm"]
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