= pennyweight, n. 1. Obsolete.
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| 释义 | the world > relative properties > measurement > measurement by weighing > [noun] > unit or denomination of weight > pennyweight (8) pennyeOE = pennyweight, n. 1. Obsolete. denariusa1398 The weight of the silver denarius used as a measure of weight, nearly equivalent to the Greek drachma. pennyweighta1398 A unit of weight equal to 24 grains (1/20 troy ounce, approx. 1.56 g), and formerly to 1/240 Tower pound, i.e. 221/2 grains (approx. 1.46 g), which… sterling1474 = pennyweight, n. Obsolete. denier1601 A pennyweight; = denarius, n. 3. Obsolete. Easterling1614 historical. The easterling or sterling penny; the weight of the easterling penny; a pennyweight, one twentieth of an ounce. Obsolete. weight1890 elliptical. A pennyweight of gold. Subcategories:— weight of twelve silver pennies (1) |
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