A system of weights in which 16 ounces make a pound, equivalent of 453.59237 g. See Weights and Measures appendix.
Origin
[Fr. to have weight, corrupted fr. O. Fr. avoir, property, + de, of, + pois, weight]
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A system of weights in which 16 ounces make a pound, equivalent of 453.59237 g. See Weights and Measures appendix.
Origin
[Fr. to have weight, corrupted fr. O. Fr. avoir, property, + de, of, + pois, weight]