Tod

usgb/tɑːd/
noun

It is an old unit of weight for wool equal to 28 pounds.

Farmers used to sell wool by the tod.
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Historical term

Understanding 'tod' as a wool weight helps in reading historical texts about the wool trade in the UK.

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In 18th century ledgers, wool merchants listed quantities by the tod.
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UK specific

The unit 'tod' for wool is mainly historical and was used predominantly in the United Kingdom.

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A tod of wool was once a common measurement in UK's markets.
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