uncia
The Roman ounce, 1/12 of a Roman pound.
Other meanings
The Roman inch, 1/12 of a Roman foot.
A bronze coin minted by the Roman Republic, 1/12 of an as.
Related words
- uncial
- semuncia
Word history
From Latin "uncia" (various Roman units).
Where this comes from
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