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avoirdupois::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | avoirdupois weight |
| Type of | system of weights, weight |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | blubber, fat, fatness |
| Type of | bodily property |
| Has types | fattiness, fleshiness, abdominousness, obesity, oiliness, oleaginousness, paunchiness, steatopygia, greasiness, adiposeness, adiposity, corpulency |
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Since then, the grain has often been an integral part of the avoirdupois system.
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There are two major theories regarding the origins of the avoirdupois system.
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An avoirdupois pound is equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces and to exactly 7,000 grains.
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Since then, the grain has often been considered as a part of the avoirdupois system.
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Tuilagi, by way of contrast, is not wanting in the avoirdupois department.
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Consequently, a fluid ounce of water weighs about 1.041 ounces avoirdupois.
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The avoirdupois weight system is thought to have come into use in England circa 1300.
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The equivalent unit of force in the avoirdupois system of measurement is the pound-force.
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The avoirdupois pound, also known as the wool pound, first came into general use c. 1300.
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- A system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)
- Fatness: excess bodily weight; "she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others"
- The official system of weights used in UK between 1856 and 1963. It had been the customary system in London since 1300 CE; The official system of weights used in USA between 1866 and 1959; Weight; heaviness
- A system of weights for commodities except precious metals, stones, and drugs. One avoirdupois ounce equals 28.35 grams or 437.50 grains.
- The weight system of most English speaking counties. 16 ounces to the pound avoirdupois.
