Use of the letter L for pound derives from medieval Latin documents: "L" was the abbreviation for libra, the Roman pound (weight), which in time became an English unit of weight defined as the tower pound.

The pound sign, £, is used to represent the pound sterling, the official currency of the United Kingdom.

The meaning of POUND is any of various units of mass and weight; specifically : a unit now in general use among English-speaking peoples equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces or 7000 grains or 0.4536 …

Jan 13, 2026 · The symbol £ was retained for the pound sterling, and the letter p was chosen for the new penny. This article was most recently revised and updated by Adam Augustyn.

POUND definition: 1. the standard unit of money used in the UK and some other countries: 2. the value of the UK…. Learn more.

Jan 20, 2026 · pound (plural poundes or pounden or pound) A measurement for weight, most notably the Tower pound, merchant's pound or pound avoirdupois, or a weight of said measurement.