Smithfield stone

English

Etymology

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

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈsmɪθfiːld stoʊn/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈsmɪθfiːld stəʊn/

Noun

Smithfield stone (plural Smithfield stones or Smithfield stone)

1. (obsolete) A British unit of weight used in the meat trade, equal to eight pounds (avoirdupois).