31. The 1839 53 coins were made of copper, weighed of an ounce avoirdupois ) } } and had a diameter of. 32. Airport officials intercepted cargoes containing 10 tons ( 11 tons avoirdupois ) of fake sportswear headed for Russia, customs officers said Thursday. 33. In each case, the unit refers to 500 g, about 10 % more than an avoirdupois pound ( 454 g ). 34. In the avoirdupois system, sixteen ounces make up an grains; one avoirdupois ounce is therefore equal to 437.5 grains. 35. In the avoirdupois system, sixteen ounces make up an grains; one avoirdupois ounce is therefore equal to 437.5 grains. 36. In 1588 Queen Elizabeth increased the weight of the avoirdupois pound to grains and added the troy grain to the avoirdupois weight system. 37. In 1588 Queen Elizabeth increased the weight of the avoirdupois pound to grains and added the troy grain to the avoirdupois weight system. 38. The word is believed to be derived from catty, the Chinese pound, equal to about a pound and a third avoirdupois . 39. Speaking of giving words half-French and half-English pronunciations ( see avoirdupois above ) reminded me of words like jalape�o. 40. "Heavyweights, " an avoirdupois " Bad News Bears, " featuring a whole team full of portly Engelbergs.
