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The word "ton" originates from the Middle English "tonne," which was borrowed from the Old French "tonne," meaning a large cask or barrel. This French term itself is derived from the Latin "tonna," which also referred to a tun or cask. The word has evolved to denote a unit of weight, commonly used to measure heavy items, particularly in shipping and trade.

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