Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does avoirdupois mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word avoirdupois? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. The official system of weights used in UK between 1856 and 1963. It had been the customary system in London since 1300.
  2. The official system of weights used in USA between 1866 and 1959.
  3. Weight; heaviness.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
Dalgleish's retirement makes him the latest in a long line of jockeys having to admit that their avoirdupois is just too great a burden.
Now, children are driven to and from school and in their lunch boxes you'll find potato crisps, sweets, chocolate and other goodies that add on the avoirdupois.
Then that's the great thing about golf, age and avoirdupois seemingly is no barrier to success.
That my current hometown of Washington hasn't gnawed its way into this rating is a bit shocking, considering the ample avoirdupois on the streets of your nation's capital.
I suppose I should be thankful for the chance to make a fetish out of aging and avoirdupois.
She also thinks that joshing about stature is probably considered to be more benign than, say, pointing out avoirdupois.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
11-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2025