English Explanatory Dictionary

pondus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An old English measure of weight, usually of wool, perhaps equal to 3 cloves.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑndəs/ /ˈpɒndəs/

Word forms

pondus

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *pondos Latin pondusbor. English pondus Borrowed from Latin pondus (“a weight”).

Related words

pondus Judaeus
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