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maasha.

A traditional unit of weight in South Asia, usually about a gram and variably equivalent to a tenth or a twelfth of a tola; in modern use, standardised to 0.972 grams and a twelfth of a tola.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɑːʃə/
  1. A traditional unit of weight in South Asia, usually about a gram and variably equivalent to a tenth or a twelfth of a tola; in modern use, standardised to 0.972 grams and a twelfth of a tola.

  2. A coin in South Asia weighing one maasha, variably equivalent to a tenth or a twelfth of a rupee.

    historical
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Hindi माशा (māśā).

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