Smithfield stone
English edit
Etymology edit
Smithfield (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 edit
Noun edit
Smithfield stone (plural Smithfield stone)
- (obsolete) A British unit of weight used in the meat trade, equal to 8 pounds (avoirdupois).