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1.NounA measure of weight containing a hundred pounds, variously understood as
A unit of measurement containing 100 avoirdupois pounds (about 45.4 kg).
A unit of measurement containing 112 avoirdupois pounds (eight stone or about 50.8 kg).
Synonym of quintal, a unit of measurement containing various amounts depending on the objects weighed.
Various units of ancient measurement systems consisting of 100 units usually translated as "pounds".
2.NounA unit of measurement containing 100 avoirdupois pounds (about 45.4 kg).
3.NounA unit of measurement containing 112 avoirdupois pounds (eight stone or about 50.8 kg).
4.NounSynonym of quintal, a unit of measurement containing various amounts depending on the objects weighed.
5.NounVarious units of ancient measurement systems consisting of 100 units usually translated as "pounds".