Synonyms for libras


Grammar : Noun
Spell : lahy-bruh, lee-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlaɪ brə, ˈli-

Top 10 synonyms for libras Other synonyms for the word libras

Définition of libras

Origin :
  • zodiac constellation, late Old English, from Latin libra, literally "pound, balance," from Mediterranean base *lithra- "a scale." Nativized in Old Norse as skala-merki.
  • As in sign of the zodiac : noun astrological sign
Example sentences :
  • Ninety-two quintals, two arrobas, and nine libras were taken.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 » by E.H. Blair
  • Iron wire: Six libras of iron wire to repair arquebuse locks.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 » by E.H. Blair
  • One full-sized saker of the same casting, caliber ten libras, length thirteen calibers.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XIV., 1606-1609 » by Various
  • Another of the same casting, a paterero,1 caliber eleven libras, length fourteen calibers.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XIV., 1606-1609 » by Various
  • Another paterero of the same casting, caliber ten libras, and thirteen calibers in length.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XIV., 1606-1609 » by Various
  • One saker, old Manila casting, caliber six libras, length thirty calibers.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XIV., 1606-1609 » by Various
  • One paterero, Portuguese casting, caliber eleven libras, length fourteen calibers.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XIV., 1606-1609 » by Various
  • One paterero, old Manila casting, caliber eight libras, length fourteen diameters.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XIV., 1606-1609 » by Various
  • One paterero, cast in Manila, caliber thirteen libras, length thirteen calibers.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XIV., 1606-1609 » by Various
  • One saker cast in Mexico, caliber five libras, length thirty calibers.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XIV., 1606-1609 » by Various

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