noun Download 🔗Share The official system of weights used in the UK between 1856 and 1963. It had been the customary system in London since 1300. Examples : ""Before metrication, British grocers used the avoirdupois system to weigh flour, sugar, and other goods." " history unit system amount commerce Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The official system of weights used in the USA between 1866 and 1959. Examples : "Before 1959, the grocery store used avoirdupois to weigh the bags of potatoes. " mass system history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Weight; heaviness (commonly with humorous intent). Examples : "After weeks of holiday feasting, the man groaned and lamented his considerable avoirdupois as he tried to button his trousers. " mass physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading