Livre etymology

French

French word livre comes from Latin libra

Etymology of livre

Detailed word origin of livre

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.
livre Old French (fro) Book (collection of sheets of paper in a specific order) Livre (medieval French equivalent of a monetary pound). Pound (weight).
livre French (fr) Pound (unit of currency). Pound (unit of weight).

Words with the same origin as livre

Descendants of libra

libellule lire