pennyweight
noun
pen·ny·weight
ˈpe-nē-ˌwāt 
: a unit of weight equal to ¹/₂₀ Troy ounce see Weights and Measures Table
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“Pennyweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pennyweight. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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pennyweight
noun
pen·ny·weight
ˈpen-ē-ˌwāt
: a unit of weight equal to ¹⁄₂₀ Troy ounce see measure
Medical Definition
pennyweight
noun
pen·ny·weight
ˈpen-ē-ˌwāt
: a unit of weight equal to 24 grains
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