English Explanatory Dictionary

livre

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A unit of currency formerly used in France, divided into 20 sols or sous.
  2. A lira
  3. An ancient French unit of weight, equal to about 1 avoirdupois pound.

Pronunciation

/ˈliːvɹə/ /ˈliːvə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-livre.wav

Word forms

livre livres

Etymology

Borrowed from French livre. Doublet of arratel, libbra, Libra, libra, lira, litra, litre, and rottol.

Derived words

livre tournois
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