libra /ˈliːbrə/ noun5 •(historical) A Roman unit of mass, usually equivalent to 327 g. •(historical) A traditional Spanish unit of mass, usually around 460 g. •(historical) A traditional Portuguese unit of mass, usually equivalent to 345 g and particularly used for trade in medicines. •(historical) Synonym of arratel, a separate Portuguese unit of mass, usually around 460 g. •(historical) Synonym of pound, a notional pound of silver as a money of account, especially in medieval contexts. formslibrae · libras