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| − | Avoirdupois is the set of units of weight based on a 16-ounce pound and a 16-dram ounce. The term comes from an Anglo-French phrase for "goods of weight." This system is used by the Postal Service and grocery stores and for weighing most general merchandise. | + | Avoirdupois is the obsolete set of units of weight based on a 16-ounce pound and a 16-dram ounce. The term comes from an Anglo-French phrase for "goods of weight." This system is used by the Postal Service and grocery stores and for weighing most general merchandise. |
The term avoirdupois has another common meaning: having heavy personal weight, or being fat. | The term avoirdupois has another common meaning: having heavy personal weight, or being fat. | ||
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Avoirdupois is the obsolete set of units of weight based on a 16-ounce pound and a 16-dram ounce. The term comes from an Anglo-French phrase for "goods of weight." This system is used by the Postal Service and grocery stores and for weighing most general merchandise.
The term avoirdupois has another common meaning: having heavy personal weight, or being fat.