CHOUT

Etymology

Noun

chout (plural chouts)

(India) An assessment equal to a quarter of the revenue.

Anagrams

• couth, touch

Source: Wiktionary


Chout, n. Etym: [Mahratta chauth one fourth part.]

Definition: An assessment equal to a fourth part of the revenue. [India] J. Mill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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