cwt.

See also: cwt and CWT

English

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Etymology

Short for centum weight, from Latin centum +‎ weight.

Noun

cwt. (plural cwt.)

  1. Abbreviation of hundredweight.
    • 1921, W. F. Grew, The Cycle Industry, London, page 22:
      The latter were ponderous affairs weighing over 1 cwt. and mostly made by taking a front steering tricycle or a Rotary and coupling another wheel, crank axle and chain to the existing frame and extending it outwards to accommodate the seat or saddle of the companion rider.

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