As a measure of weight. One fourth of a hundredweight, either 28 lb (approx. 12.7 kg) or (in later use, esp. in the U.S.) 25 lb (approx. 11.3 kg)…
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| 释义 | the world > relative properties > measurement > measurement by weighing > [noun] > unit or denomination of weight > hundredweight > quarter of hundredweight (2) quarterc1436 As a measure of weight. One fourth of a hundredweight, either 28 lb (approx. 12.7 kg) or (in later use, esp. in the U.S.) 25 lb (approx. 11.3 kg)… quartern1543 Any of various weights and measures equal to a quarter of another. A quarter of a chalder; a quarter of a hundredweight. Now historical. |
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