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tael

UK/teɪl/ uncommon

noun

1.

a unit of weight used in east Asia approximately equal to 1.3 ounces

Origin

From Portuguese tael, from Malay tahil. Doublet of tahil.

Phrases

  • Haikwan tael
  • market tael

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