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12. it should be noted this is a different system than avoirdupois weight- where a pound is l6 ounces. The troy ounce is heavier. There is a long-standing rumor the NYMGW of trucks ( New York Maximum Gross Weight) was based on the Troy system for pounds and tons- perhaps hinted by the fact Ilion ( original term for Troy) and Troy are both upstate NY cities. Cannot confirm or deny.

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