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libra Definition

li·bra (lī′brə; also, and for 3 always, lē′-)

noun pl. -·brae′-brē′

  1. Obsolete pound: the abbreviation for the unit of measure, lb., derives from this word and the symbol for the Brit. monetary unit, £, derives from its first letter
  2. an ancient Roman unit of weight, equal to about 12 ounces

  3. Etymology: Sp: cf. pound

    1. a former gold coin of Peru
    2. a unit of weight in Spain, and various Latin American countries, equal to about one pound

Etymology: ME < L

Libra Definition

Li·bra (lē′brə, lī′-)

noun

  1. a S constellation between Virgo and Scorpius; the Scales; the Balance
  2. the seventh sign of the zodiac, entered by the sun about September 23
  3. a person born under this sign

Etymology: L, a balance

libra Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • duodedm: Unda est fere idem anglice, scilicet " ounce " ; et libra continebat duodedm uncias.
  • continebat: Unda est fere idem anglice, scilicet " ounce " ; et libra continebat duodedm uncias.
  • uncias: Unda est fere idem anglice, scilicet " ounce " ; et libra continebat duodedm uncias.
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