Synonyms of avoirdupois

Noun


1. avoirdupois, avoirdupois weight, system of weights, weight

usage: a system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound (or 7,000 grains)

2. fatness, fat, blubber, avoirdupois, bodily property

usage: excess bodily weight; "she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others"

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Definition and meaning of avoirdupois (Dictionary)