loth
loth · loths
A measure of weight formerly used in Germany, the Netherlands and some other parts of…A measure of weight formerly used in Germany, the Netherlands and some other parts of Europe, equivalent to half of the local ounce.
/ləʊt/
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A measure of weight formerly used in Germany, the Netherlands and some other parts of Europe, equivalent to half of the local ounce.
Origin
From German Loth (obsolete), Lot, later also from Dutch lood, both specific usages of theFrom German Loth (obsolete), Lot, later also from Dutch lood, both specific usages of the word for ‘lead’. Doublet of lead.
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