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What is the meaning of the term 'stone'?

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asked Nov 20, 2023 by Victoria Tait (4.2k points)

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yes it is a british weight measurement equivalent to 14 lbs. i still use it i would allways say my weight in stones opposed to lbs.

answered Nov 22, 2023 by Gabriel Lowe (4.4k points)
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they are both right

answered Nov 22, 2023 by Emma Chester (4.5k points)

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it is an oldfashioned, primarily british unit of measurement. it means 14lbs.

answered Nov 22, 2023 by John Lawrie (4.2k points)

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