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
- A Roman unit of weight equal to about 327 grams;...
Ancestry of “libra”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | libra | a Roman unit of measure, equal to twelve ounces;... |