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British system

noun

A system of weights and measures based on the foot and pound and second and pint. Synonyms: British Imperial System, English system.

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... upper class, and Watson's School for the children of the poorer classes; there were two other schools before the present National Schools came into existence, the history of which is of some interest. Weir, in his History of Horncastle, says "a school, on the Lancasterian, or British system, was established at a public meeting, held in October, 1813; and, a few days later, a meeting was held at the church, when it was resolved to establish a school on the plan of Dr. Bell. Both buildings were erected in 1814, ...

— A History of Horncastle - from the earliest period to the present time • James Conway Walter

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Words linked to "British system" : system of weights and measures, avoirdupois unit