‖n. [ F. ] A French coin, the tenth part of a franc, equal to about two cents (around 1900). In 2001 all previous French coins were superseded by the euro. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
{ } n. [ F. décimètre; pref. déci- tenth (fr. L. decimus) + mètre. See Meter. ] A measure of length in the metric system; one tenth of a meter, equal to 3.937 inches. [ 1913 Webster ]