cwt
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of cwt
c, from the Latin numeral C one hundred ( centum )
Example Sentences
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The shortfall is causing rice prices to rise to an abnormally high average of $17.30 per cwt through the rest of the year.
From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2023
At the same time, choice-graded beef at wholesale reached an all-time high of $240.73 per cwt following a 10-day string of record highs.
From Reuters • Jan. 29, 2014
Milk was $16 per cwt in the spring.
From Reuters • Aug. 10, 2012
On the average, after deductions for freight and handling many a farmer netted only about $1.50 per cwt.
From Time Magazine Archive
A sample of the seeds was submitted to brokers in London, who reported that they were very stalky, but that their value would be from 50s. to 60s. per cwt.
From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by Bevan, William
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