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The £ symbol stands for “libra”. It is a Latin term meaning scale or balance. The term pound comes from the Latin term “pondo” which means “weight”.
The pound originates as a unit for mass. It is still used in the USA for mass. For example 5lb is pronounced “5 pounds”, the lb stands for libra.
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view postThe pound originates as a unit for mass. It is still used in the USA for mass. For example 5lb is pronounced “5 pounds”, the lb stands for libra.
