Spanish-English dictionary. 2013.
libra — libra1 /luy breuh, lee /, n., pl. librae / bree, bruy/. the ancient Roman pound (containing 5053 grains or 327.4 grams). [1350 1400; ME < L libra] libra2 /lee vrddah/, n., pl. libras / vrddahs/. sol3 (def. 2). [ < Sp < L … Universalium
Libra — /lee breuh, luy /, n., gen. Librae / bruy, bree/ for 1. 1. Astron. the Balance, a zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Serpens. 2. Astrol. a. the seventh sign of the zodiac: the cardinal air sign. See illus. under zodiac. b. Also, Libran. a… … Universalium
pound — pound1 pounder, n. /pownd/, v.t. 1. to strike repeatedly with great force, as with an instrument, the fist, heavy missiles, etc. 2. to produce or effect by striking or thumping, or in a manner resembling this (often fol. by out): to pound out a… … Universalium
