Smithfield stone in English

IPA: /ˈsmɪθfiːld stoʊn/ [US], /ˈsmɪθfiːld stəʊn/ [UK] Forms: Smithfield stones [plural], Smithfield stone [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Smithfield (a London meat market) + stone. Calculated on the basis that for every 14lb (1 standard stone) of livestock purchased, 8lb (1 Smithfield stone) of saleable meat are produced. Head templates: {{en-noun|s|Smithfield stone}} Smithfield stone (plural Smithfield stones or Smithfield stone)

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"Smithfield stone" meaning in English

Noun

Inflected forms