skippund

/ˈskɪp.pʌnd/

Definitions

1. noun

an informal unit of weight, equivalent to 1/8 of a punder (a unit of weight used in the 19th century) or 1/16 of a pound

“The antique scale was calibrated in skippunds, a unit of weight that was rarely used in modern times.”

Synonyms

  • ounce
  • scound

Antonyms

  • kilogram
  • ton