libra

Meanings

1. A Roman unit of mass, usually equivalent to 327 g.
2. A traditional Spanish unit of mass, usually around 460 g.
3. A traditional Portuguese unit of mass, usually equivalent to 345 g and particularly used for trade in medicines.
4. Synonym of arratel, a separate Portuguese unit of mass, usually around 460 g.
5. Alternative spelling of libbra, a traditional Italian unit of mass.
6. Synonym of pound, a notional pound of silver as a money of account, especially in medieval contexts.

1. A constellation of the zodiac, traditionally figured in the shape of a set of weighing scales, though earlier figured as the claws of Scorpio.
2. The astrological sign for the Scales, ruled by Venus and covering September 24 - October 23 (tropical astrology) or October 16 - November 16 (sidereal astrology).

1. Someone with a Libra star sign.

Etymology

From Latin lībra (“pound”), partially via Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese libra. Doublet of arratel, libbra, Libra, lira, litra, litre, livre, and rottol.