n.
Pronunciation: ' au ̇ n(t)s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French unce, from Latin uncia 12th part, ounce, from unus one ― more at ONE
Date: 14th century
1 a : a unit of weight equal to 1/12 troy pound ― see WEIGHT table b : a unit of weight equal to 1/16 avoirdupois pound c : a small amount <an ounce of sense>
2 : FLUID OUNCE