yard
From LSJ
ἐν ταῖς ἀνάγκαις χρημάτων κρείττων φίλος → it is better in times of need to have friends rather than money, a friend in need is a friend indeed (Menander, Sententiae monostichoi 143)
English > Greek (Woodhouse)
subs.
Measure of length, express by: P. and V. πῆχυς, ὁ (Eur. Cycl.) (about half a yard): see cubit.
For longer measures: use P. and V. πλέθρον, τό (about 33 yds.), or Ar. and P. στάδιον, τό (about 200 yds.).
Court-yard: P. and V. αὐλή, ἡ (Plat.); see court-yard.
Farm-yard: V. αὔλιον, τό (Eur., Cycl. also Xen.).
