FATHOM

Fathom. Fathom
(Old A.S. faethm, “bosom,” or the outstretched arms), a span of six feet (Acts 27:28). Gr. orguia (from orego, “I stretch”), the distance between the extremities of both arms fully stretched out.

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FATHOM. → General scriptures concerning Ac 27:28

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fathom. Fathom, n. fix feet, compass, penetration, reach

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Fath″om (făt͡h″ŭm), n. [[OE. fadme, faðme, AS. fæðm fathom, the embracing arms; akin to OS. faðmos the outstretched arms, D. vadem, vaam, fathom, OHG. fadom, fadum, G. faden fathom, thread, Icel. faðmr fathom, Sw. famn, Dan. favn; cf. Gr. ���������� to spread out, ������� outspread, flat, L. patere to lie open, extend. Cf. Patent, Petal.]] 1. 1. A measure of length, containing six feet; the space to which a man can extend his arms; — used chiefly in measuring cables, cordage, and the depth of navigable water by soundings.
2. 2. The measure or extant of one's capacity; depth, as of intellect; profundity; reach; penetration.
Another of his fathom they have none To lead their business. Shak.