Avoirdupois

/ˌævɑːdjuːˈpwɑː/ noun

The official system of weights used in the UK between 1856 and 1963. It had been the customary system in London since 1300.

Definition

  1. (noun) The official system of weights used in the UK between 1856 and 1963. It had been the customary system in London since 1300.
  2. (noun) The official system of weights used in the USA between 1866 and 1959.
  3. (noun) Weight; heaviness (commonly with humorous intent).

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  • Avoirdupois contains 11 letters: 6 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 9 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 4.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 17.

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What does Avoirdupois mean?

The official system of weights used in the UK between 1856 and 1963. It had been the customary system in London since 1300.

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Avoirdupois has 11 letters.

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