Smithfield stone

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈsmɪθfiːld stəʊn/    美 /ˈsmɪθfiːld stoʊn/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A British unit of weight used in the meat trade, equal to eight pounds (avoirdupois). obsolete

词形变化

Smithfield stones plural Smithfield stone plural

词源

Smithfield (a London meat market) + stone. Calculated on the basis that for every 14lb (1 standard stone) of livestock purchased, 8lb (1 Smithfield stone) of saleable meat are produced.
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