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
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answered by VelvetRose 7
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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
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answered by Dr Bob UK 3
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Short for 'libra' - the old roman term for the pound.
Plural = lbs for pounds.
2006-12-22 19:42:48
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answered by RM 6
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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
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answered by Anonymous
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i'm going to mass tommorrow
2006-12-22 19:01:50
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answered by manchestaguy 1
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