In pre-Imperial English measurement units, half a cubit (4)

I believe the answer is:

span

(Other definitions for span that I've seen before include "Pair of horses" , "Stretch < fresh" , "Extent of bridge or life" , "Extent, space for odd pans" , "Section of bridge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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