statera
/staˈtɛːrə/historical in later use
noun
A scale or balance consisting of a lever with arms of unequal length, which moves on a fulcrum.
- After 18th cent., chiefly with reference to ancient Roman devices..
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Leonard Digges (c1515–?c1559), mathematician. From classical Latin statēra kind of balance, steelyard, in early use partly via Italian stadera, †statera.