- A weight, the sixteenth part of a pound avoirdupois, and
containing 437/ grains. - The twelfth part of a troy pound. - Fig.: A small portion; a bit. - A feline quadruped (Felis irbis, / uncia) resembling the
leopard in size, and somewhat in color, but it has longer and thicker
fur, which forms a short mane on the back. The ounce is pale yellowish
gray, with irregular dark spots on the neck and limbs, and dark rings
on the body. It inhabits the lofty mountain ranges of Asia. Called also
once.
Troy Ounce Troy Ounce is the unit of measurement on the Troy weighing scale. This is a valuable metal and stone weighting method that relies on the 12-ounce pound...
Bounce Bounce means a check returned by a bank because it is not payable, usually because of insufficient funds. Also used in the context of securities to refer to the rejection and ensuing reclamation of a security; a
Definition
[ n.]