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Avoirdupois

nounid 8795·updated May 18, 2026
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a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)

polysemous

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Variants

synonym
avoirdupois weightfat
possessive
Avoirdupois's
pluralpossessive
Avoirdupoises'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
excess bodily weight
§2
a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)

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