A strange unit of measure unique to Britain and Ireland that measures 14 lbs usually used to measure the weight of a person.
Stone
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Stone, that is."
"I've never seen such a Stone in all my life."
Etymology & History
British weight unit or rock. British dual measurement and geological meaning. 14 pounds British stone. Body weight British measured in stone. Americans pounds only. Reflects British-American weight vocabulary.
Word Details
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Region
General British
๐
Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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