The £ symbol stands for “libra”. It is a Latin term meaning scale or balance. The term pound comes from the Latin term “pondo” which means “weight”. The pound originates as a unit for mass. It is still used in the USA for mass. For example 5lb is pronounced “5 pounds”, the lb stands for libra.

The £ symbol stands for “libra”. It is a Latin term meaning scale or balance. The term pound comes from the Latin term “pondo” which means “weight”.

The pound originates as a unit for mass. It is still used in the USA for mass. For example 5lb is pronounced “5 pounds”, the lb stands for libra.


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(by: T-Rex) [2026-01-11 10:51:24] (ID: 340) Money,Philosophy




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