# Truchet point

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A former point size of 1/144 of a French inch or 1/1728 of the royal foot.

## Etymology
Established by the French clergyman Sébastien Truchet.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/truchet-point