noun
span
A pair of animals harnessed together.
The span of horses pulls the wagon.
Etymology
The Dutch word names a team of harnessed animals. It belongs to the idea of fastening or stretching together, rather than measuring a handspan.
A pair of animals harnessed together.
The span of horses pulls the wagon.
The Dutch word names a team of harnessed animals. It belongs to the idea of fastening or stretching together, rather than measuring a handspan.