HALF POUND • DICTIONARY ONE.COM • Definition of Half pound

Add this Dictionary
to your website!
See more options...

/hæf paʊnd/ Listen

Half pound

noun

8 ounces avoirdupois.

See images of 'Half pound'

Etymology of 'Half pound'

Click any word on the page to get its definition

Text size: A A

Share |

Add this dictionary
to your browser search bar

"Half pound" Quotes from Famous Books

... Wills, and I, reached the depot at Cooper's Creek, on April 21st, about half-past seven in the evening, with two camels; all that remained of the six Mr. Burke took with him. All the provisions we then had consisted of one-and-a-half pound of dried meat. We found the party had gone the same day; and looking about for any mark they might have left, found the tree with 'DIG, Ap. 21.' Mr. Wills said the party had left for the Darling. We dug and found the plant of stores. Mr. Burke took ...

— Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia • William John Wills

Read full book for free!

... two pounds of flour a liberal half pound of butter, then melt in half a pint of hot, but not boiling milk, another half pound—or it may be lard; pour this into the flour, and knead it into a smooth, firm paste. Properly raised pies should be ...

— Culture and Cooking - Art in the Kitchen • Catherine Owen

Read full book for free!

Words linked to "Half pound" : pound, avoirdupois unit, lb