wef

/wɛf/

Definitions

1. noun

a wef is a type of obsolete unit of weight, especially in England, equivalent to one-twentieth of a pound or one-quarter of a mark. It is also a rare or archaic term for a weaver.

“The old documents listed the price of wool in wefs, but it’s difficult to understand the exact value today.”

Synonyms

  • mark
  • unit

Antonyms

  • kilogram
  • ton