Why lb for pound?

alancohen | 23:30 Thu 08th Mar 2001 | Phrases & Sayings

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Why do we use the expression 'lb' for a pound in weight?

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It is an abbreviation of libra (Latin for pound) and it is also the origin of our pound (sterling) sign �. As to why we use it, I don't know.

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