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Cheesypuff
11-24-2006, 01:08 AM
avoirdupois \av-uhr-duh-POIZ; AV-uhr-duh-poiz\, noun:
1. Avoirdupois weight, a system of weights based on a pound containing 16 ounces or 7,000 grains (453.59 grams).
2. Weight; heaviness; as, a person of much avoirdupois.

DarkFury
11-24-2006, 06:38 AM
Some folks try to avoirdupois of getting up early and standing in line for Black Friday deals, however... some deals just can't be slept on!

gwilks98
11-24-2006, 10:23 AM
avoirdupois-ning: stay away from the malls on black friday

PlayBoyWorld
11-24-2006, 11:18 AM
Wow, I'm still not clear on how to pronounce the word, let alone use it in a sentence! LOL