maasha

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

From Hindi माशा.

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