one of my friends children need to know for a test tomorrow.. I have asked a math teacher and tried to look on the net but not finding what i need
2006-11-30 08:45:49 · 4 answers · asked by toohot2handle35_2000 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The word “pound” comes from the Latin word pendere, meaning “to weigh”. The Latin word libra means “scales, balances" and it also describes a Roman unit of mass similar to a pound. This is the origin of the abbreviation “lb” for the pound. The “s” at the end of “lbs” simply denotes the plural form.
2006-11-30 08:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by M C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it may be because in Latin weight was known as Libra, abbreviated to 'lb' - in reference to the scales of Libra and so became a reference to weight. The full expression was libra pondo which explains the full origin.
2006-11-30 18:39:34 · answer #2 · answered by Carl R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some reason i think (I;m not so sure) tha this abbreviation is have something to do with the spanish word libra which is pound and is abbreviate lb.....
2006-11-30 16:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
libra or pound
lb pd
good luck!!!
2006-11-30 16:54:05 · answer #4 · answered by alejandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋