avoirdupois weight


avoirdupois weight

noun

Definition of AVOIRDUPOIS WEIGHT

: the series of units of weight based on the pound of 16 ounces and the ounce of 16 drams — see weight table

First Known Use of AVOIRDUPOIS WEIGHT

1619

Other Weights and Measures Terms

calorie, denier, kip, pace, twain

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