How to Spell pounds
pounds
pounds - noun
- Any of various units of mass and weight
- The basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom
- Any of numerous basic monetary units of other countries (such as Egypt, Lebanon, Syria) {dx}see {dxt|Money Table|money|table}{/dx}
- The basic monetary unit of Ireland from 1921 to 2001
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English pund, from Latin pondo pound, from ablative of pondus weight