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According to Oxford, the L stands for the Latin word libra, the name of a Roman unit of weight, it gave rise to the abbreviation lb for a pound as a measure of weight, and to the French word livre. It is also represents the pound in UK Currency.

2006-12-23 02:25:29 · answer #1 · answered by VelvetRose 7 · 0 0

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.

2006-12-22 19:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Bob UK 3 · 2 0

Short for 'libra' - the old roman term for the pound.

Plural = lbs for pounds.

2006-12-22 19:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by RM 6 · 0 0

It is Latin. tLikewise, the sign for pounds, as in cash, is L with two horizontal bars.......much stylised now.

2006-12-22 19:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2006-12-22 19:01:50 · answer #5 · answered by manchestaguy 1 · 0 5

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