pennyweight en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English penyweight; equivalent to penny + weight: it was the weight of a silver penny (¹⁄₂₄₀ of a pound).
Meanings
- A unit of mass equal to 24 grains, or ¹⁄₂₀ of a troy ounce.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pennyweights | Number=Plur | lexicographic |