Lire etymology

French

French word lire comes from Latin libra, and later Italian lira (Lyre Lira.)

Etymology of lire

Detailed word origin of lire

Dictionary entry Language Definition
libra Latin (lat) A Roman unit of measure, equal to twelve ounces; a pound (abbreviated lb.). A level (a device for making horizontal). A pair of scales, balance.
lira Italian (it) Lyre Lira.
lire French (fr) Lira (unit of currency).

Words with the same origin as lire

Descendants of libra

libellule livre