Smithfield stone in English

IPA: /ˈsmɪθfiːld sto͡ʊn/ [US], /ˈsmɪθfiːld stə͡ʊn/ [UK] Forms: 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|Smithfield stone}} Smithfield stone (plural Smithfield stone)

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  "etymology_text": "Smithfield (a London meat market) + stone\n: Calculated on the basis that for every 14lb (1 standard stone) of livestock purchased, 8lb (1 Smithfield stone) of saleable meat are produced.",
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        "A British unit of weight used in the meat trade, equal to 8 pounds (avoirdupois)."
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        "(obsolete) A British unit of weight used in the meat trade, equal to 8 pounds (avoirdupois)."
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      "ipa": "/ˈsmɪθfiːld stə͡ʊn/",
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  ],
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  "etymology_text": "Smithfield (a London meat market) + stone\n: Calculated on the basis that for every 14lb (1 standard stone) of livestock purchased, 8lb (1 Smithfield stone) of saleable meat are produced.",
  "forms": [
    {
      "form": "Smithfield stone",
      "tags": [
        "plural"
      ]
    }
  ],
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        "A British unit of weight used in the meat trade, equal to 8 pounds (avoirdupois)."
      ],
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        "(obsolete) A British unit of weight used in the meat trade, equal to 8 pounds (avoirdupois)."
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      ]
    }
  ],
  "word": "Smithfield stone"
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"Smithfield stone" meaning in English

Noun