troy weight

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [troi weyt]
- /trɔɪ weɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [troi weyt]
- /trɔɪ weɪt/

Definitions of troy weight words

noun troy weight a system of weights in use for precious metals and gems (formerly also for bread, grain, etc.): 24 grains = 1 pennyweight (1.555 grams); 20 pennyweights = 1 ounce (31.103 grams); 12 ounces = 1 pound (0.373 kilogram). The grain, ounce, and pound are the same as in apothecaries' weight, the grain alone being the same as in avoirdupois weight. The troy pound is no longer a standard weight in Great Britain. 1
noun troy weight a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, based on the grain, which is identical to the avoirdupois grain. 24 grains = 1 pennyweight; 20 pennyweights = 1 (troy) ounce; 12 ounces = 1 (troy) pound 0
noun troy weight a system of weights for gold, silver, precious stones, etc. 0

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Origin of troy weight

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75

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troy weight popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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