Stuck on a couple of clues by Jake

25th June 2009, 22:28

Compact, but three miles long (9) = MEAGRE why?

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25th June 2009, 22:48

= LEAGUE unit of distance equal to 3 miles

not quite sure about the Compact, but bit

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25th June 2009, 22:53

League - noun - a covenant or compact between people or states for the promotion of common interests.

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25th June 2009, 22:55

A lesser used meaning of a compact is an agreement.

Chambers definition 2:

compact
noun
a mutual bargain or agreement
a league, treaty or union

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25th June 2009, 22:56

Thank You very much. What dictionary do you use?

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25th June 2009, 22:57

Ah Chambers. Thanks

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