Definition of avoirdupois weight
: the series of units of weight based on the pound of 16 ounces and the ounce of 16 drams — see Weights and Measures Table
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“Avoirdupois weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avoirdupois%20weight. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of avoirdupois weight was in 1619
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