Definitions

1. noun

plural of uncia, a unit of measurement in the Roman Empire, equivalent to one-twelfth of a pound or 27/35 of an ounce

“The archaeologist carefully weighed the artifacts using the ancient Roman unit of measurement, unciae.”

2. noun

a part of the Roman foot, one-twelfth of a pes

“The Roman soldier measured his stride using the unciae, a crucial part of the Roman foot.”