Definition
ouncers
noun
- Plural of ouncer; people or things that weigh or measure in ounces, or dealers/traders in small quantities of goods.
Usage: informal; chiefly British; often used in commerce or trade contexts
Examples
- The spice merchants were known as ouncers because they sold their wares in small ounce measurements.
- In the old market, ouncers would carefully portion out precious ingredients for customers.
- The tea ouncers at the bazaar prided themselves on their precise scales.