Definition of erg

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Erg (n.) The unit of work or energy in the C. G. S. system, being the amount of work done by a dyne working through a distance of one centimeter; the amount of energy expended in moving a body one centimeter against a force of one dyne. One foot pound is equal to 13,560,000 ergs..

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Say :: Say (n.) A delicate kind of serge, or woolen cloth..
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Tergeminous :: Tergeminous (a.) Threefold; thrice-paired.
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