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The abbreviation lb comes from the Latin word libra, meaning scales or balances which also described a Roman unit similar to the pound.

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Lb. is after a word in Latin, which is “Libra” meaning scales, or balances.

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Interesting. Thank you for this wonderful answer...
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Interesting. Thank you for this wonderful answer...

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