Definition: An English unit of land area (symbol: a. or ac.) originally denoting a day's plowing for a yoke of oxen, now standardized as 4,840 square yards or 4,046.86 square meters.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look!
Today we have a word that might seem a little strange,
“Acer,” it’s called, and let's rearrange!
The dictionary tells us, clear and bright,
It started with work, with all its might.
"A day’s plowing," you see, it did denote,
For oxen strong, working a steady route.
Think of the furrow, deep in the ground,
That one yoke could make, safe and sound!
Now standardized now, don't you agree?
4,840 square yards for all to see! –
Or meters too, let’s not forget,
4,046.86, you haven’t finished yet!
So “acer” means land, a measured space,
Linked to hard work and a farmer's pace.
Any questions? Don’t be shy, raise your hand with glee,
Let’s make sure this meaning is clear for you and me!