# livre

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈliːvɹə/ · frequency rank #57,522

## Definitions
1. A unit of currency formerly used in France, divided into 20 sols or sous.
2. A lira
3. An ancient French unit of weight, equal to about 1 avoirdupois pound.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French livre. Doublet of arratel, libbra, Libra, libra, lira, litra, litre, and rottol.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/livre