pennyweight
From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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Date: 2008
pennyweight see English units of measurement .
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... inevitable Sad or cheering Lets the beautiful Laws prevail The news is Home-made It is the attitude Of expectation A home-made ... orchard But brightens every step other side of these pines, These pennyweight windows, & I never knew the sun To be knocked down yet ...
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