The grandmother A0 and childeren. Successive paper sizes in the series A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, and so forth, are defined by halving the preceding paper size along the larger dimension. Each format is cut into two equal pieces. In other words, the height of A1 is the width of A0 and the width of A1 is half the height of A0.
The word is now more generally used in a metaphorical sense, to indicate a sphere of authority, experience, activity, study, or interest. A bailiwick (German: âBalleiâ) was also the territorial division of the Teutonic Order. Here, various âKomtur(en)â formed a Ballei province.
Mid 17th century: from Latin aquilinus, from aquila 'eagle'. More. eagle from Middle English: Eagle comes from Old French aigle which came in turn from Latin aquila âeagleâ also the source of aquiline (mid 17th century)âan aquiline nose is hooked like an eagle's beak.Renowned for its keen sight and soaring flight, the eagle is considered the king of birds. It pleased him in a strange way to see the shock on her arrogant, aquiline face. 2  A pair of short, pointed ears were on the upper rear portion of its long, aquiline skull.