charcia

/ˈtʃɑːr.tʃə/

Definitions

1. noun

A charcia is an obsolete unit of weight in the United States, equivalent to 1/4 of a hundredweight.

“The merchant sold the goods in charcias to the customer.”

Synonyms

  • hundredweight
  • quarter cwt

Antonyms

  • fraction
  • unit of weight