livre
livre · livres
A unit of currency formerly used in France, divided into 20 sols or sousA unit of currency formerly used in France, divided into 20 sols or sous.
/ˈliːvɹə/
Meaning
3 senses(historical)A unit of currency formerly used in France, divided into 20 sols or sous.
(historical)An ancient French unit of weight, equal to about 1 avoirdupois pound.
(obsolete)A lira
Origin
Borrowed from French livre. Doublet of arratel, libbra, Libra, libra, lira, litra, litre,Borrowed from French livre. Doublet of arratel, libbra, Libra, libra, lira, litra, litre, and rottol.
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