hundredweight.
A measure of weight containing a hundred pounds, variously understood as
Meaning & usage
A measure of weight containing a hundred pounds, variously understood as A unit of measurement containing 100 avoirdupois pounds (about 45.4 kg).
A measure of weight containing a hundred pounds, variously understood as A unit of measurement containing 112 avoirdupois pounds (eight stone or about 50.8 kg).
A measure of weight containing a hundred pounds, variously understood as Synonym of quintal, a unit of measurement containing various amounts depending on the objects weighed.
A measure of weight containing a hundred pounds, variously understood as Various units of ancient measurement systems consisting of 100 units usually translated as "pounds".
Where this word comes from
16th century, from hundred + weight.
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