Lī'vre, n.

(lī'ver, or lī'vr) (Synop., § 130), n. [Fr., O. Fr. libre, from Lat. libra, a pound of twelve ounces; Pr. libra, liura, Sp. & Pg. libra, It. libbra, lira.] A French money of account, afterward a silver coin equal to 20 sous, or 18½ cents. It is not now in use, having been superseded by the franc. Eng. Cyc.