Why is the measurement 'pound' abbreviated 'lb.'?

Subject: Why is the measurement 'pound' abbreviated 'lb.'?

Date: Mon Oct 4 22:38:14 1999
Posted by Stephanie Miller
Grade level: undergrad School: Illinois Wesleyan University
City: Bloomington State/Province: IL Country: USA
Area of science: Other
ID: 939091094.Ot

Message:


All that I have found out about "lb" is that it is originates in Britain!

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