A unit of weight equal to a thirtieth of a fother or load, typically used for measuring lead. Now historical.
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| 释义 | the world > relative properties > measurement > measurement by weighing > [noun] > unit or denomination of weight > units for lead or lead ore (4) footmeal?a1300 A unit of weight equal to a thirtieth of a fother or load, typically used for measuring lead. Now historical. fother1375 spec. A definite weight of some specified substance. Of lead: Now usually 19½ cwt. formella1690 = footmeal, n. bing1876 spec. A heap of metallic ore, of alum; a definite quantity (8 cwt.) of lead ore. |
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