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Avoirdupois
Meaning
Noun
●
The
official
system of
weights
used in the UK between 1856 and 1963. It had been the
customary
system in London since 1300.
●
The
official
system of
weights
used in the USA between 1866 and 1959.
●
In Units of measure:
Weight; heaviness.
●
Merchandise.
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Synonyms
Averdupois
Related
Hundredweight
Imperial
Kilograms
Coinage
Hogsheads
Troy Ounces
Fluid Ounces
Unit Of Measure
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