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English word origin

Etymology of lb

(unit of weight): Abbreviation of libra.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

Abbreviation of pound (“unit of weight”).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

(unit of weight): Abbreviation of libra.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

leg bye

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation

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Machine-source provenance
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