TOLA

Etymology

Noun

tola (plural tolas)

A unit of mass used in India, equal to the mass of a silver rupee coin, fixed at 180 troy grains (11.663 8038 grams) in 1833, and of a similar but slightly variable value before that date.

Anagrams

• ATOL, Alto, Toal, a lot, alot, alto, alto-, atlo-, lota, talo-

Source: Wiktionary


To"la, n. Etym: [Hind., from Skr. tula a balance.]

Definition: A weight of British India. The standard tola is equal to 180 grains.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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