Verst (Noun)
Meaning
A Russian unit of length (1.067 km).
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The ancient Russian village was approximately one verst from the nearby forest.
- Measuring a distance of five verst, the journey was a significant one on foot.
- A verst marker stood by the side of the deserted road, bearing the image of a double-headed eagle.
- She had to walk three verst to the lake to fetch water every morning.
- Legend has it that a verst outside of town was where the infamous highwayman once roamed.