Smithfield stone
English
editEtymology
editSmithfield (a London meat market) + stone
- Calculated on the basis that for every 14lb (1 standard stone) of livestock purchased, 8lb (1 Smithfield stone) of saleable meat are produced.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editSmithfield stone (plural Smithfield stone)
- (obsolete) A British unit of weight used in the meat trade, equal to 8 pounds (avoirdupois).