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nouna system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)
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Definition that contains avoirdupois
- stone an avoirdupois unit used to measure the weight of a human body; equal to 14 pounds
- pound 16 ounces avoirdupois
- grain 1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams
- lb 16 ounces avoirdupois
- half pound 8 ounces avoirdupois
- quarter pound 4 ounces avoirdupois
- avoirdupois unit any of the units of the avoirdupois system of weights