English Explanatory Dictionary

funt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An old Russian unit of weight, approximately 410 grams.
noun
  1. Pound sterling: the currency of Great Britain; money generally.

Pronunciation

fŭnt /fʌnt/ [funt] /fʊnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-funt.wav

Word forms

funt funts foont

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian фунт (funt). Doublet of pfund, pood, pound, and punt.

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