Troy in Irish
Troy in Irish is an Traí — Troy means describing the traditional system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, in which a pound equals twelve ounces rather than sixteen.
Troy in Irish
an Traí
(historical) An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.
What does "Troy" mean?
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adj Describing the traditional system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, in which a pound equals twelve ounces rather than sixteen.
"Gold bars are priced by the troy ounce, not the ordinary ounce used for groceries."
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Troy in a sentence
- Gold bars are priced by the troy ounce, not the ordinary ounce used for groceries.
- A troy pound is lighter than the everyday avoirdupois pound most people are used to.
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What is "Troy" in Irish?
"Troy" in Irish is an Traí. Troy means: Describing the traditional system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, in which a pound equals twelve ounces rather than sixteen.
How do you use "Troy" in a sentence?
Example: "Gold bars are priced by the troy ounce, not the ordinary ounce used for groceries." In Irish, "Troy" is an Traí.
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