The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Arshine \Ar"shine\ ([aum]r"sh[=e]n), n. [Russ. arshin, of
   Turkish-Tartar origin; Turk. arshin, arsh[=u]n, ell, yard.]
   A Russian measure of length = 2 ft. 4.246 inches.
   [1913 Webster]