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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(obsolete) A measuring rod (in both its literal and figurative sense)..
A true touchstone , a sure metewand lieth before both their eyes
Use metewand when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Metewand means (obsolete) A measuring rod (in both its literal and figurative sense)..
Common synonyms include yardstick.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
A true touchstone , a sure metewand lieth before both their eyes
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