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Mathematics Throughout History

Development Ofweights and Measures

Where did the the pound (and its abbreviation, “lb.”) originate?

The origin of the word “pound” comes from libra pondo, or “pound of weight.” The common abbreviation for pound (lb.) originated from letters in the Latin word libra, or balanced scales.



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