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Where does “libra” come from?

libra (English) comes from Latin libra — a Roman unit of measure, equal to twelve ounces;...

libra (English): A Roman unit of weight equal to about 327 grams;...

Definitions

  1. A Roman unit of weight equal to about 327 grams;...

Ancestry of “libra”, step by step

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1Latinlibraa Roman unit of measure, equal to twelve ounces;...
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