Smithfield stone
/ˈsmɪθfiːld stoʊn/ · noun
Meaning
- A British unit of weight used in the meat trade, equal to eight pounds (avoirdupois).
Etymology / origin
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.
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