# Smithfield stone

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsmɪθfiːld stoʊn/

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

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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