livre

English

/ˈliːvɹə/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A unit of currency formerly used in France, divided into 20 sols or sous.
  • (historical) An ancient French unit of weight, equal to about 1 avoirdupois pound.

Etymology

Borrowed from French livre.

Origin

French

livre

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