Avoirdupois

[,ævwɑːdjʊ'pwɑː;,ævədə'pɒɪz] or ['ævɚdə'pɔɪz]

(noun.) a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains).

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(n.) Goods sold by weight.

(n.) Avoirdupois weight.

(n.) Weight; heaviness; as, a woman of much avoirdupois.

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adj. or n. a system of weights in which the lb. equals 16 oz.

Edited by Josie

Edited by Josie