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avoirdupois


2avoirdupois

adj

Definition of AVOIRDUPOIS

: expressed in avoirdupois weight <one ounce avoirdupois>

First Known Use of AVOIRDUPOIS

1755

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avoirdupois weight, calorie, denier, kip, pace, twain

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