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batta

Noun CEFR B1
ˈbʌtə

Definitions

  1. A surname from Punjabi.
  2. An exchange rate.
    India, countable, dated, uncountable
  3. The discount on uncurrent coins.
    India, countable, dated, uncountable
  4. Extra pay; especially an extra allowance to an English officer serving in India.
    India, countable, dated, uncountable

Equivalents

Françaisbatta
Italianobatta

Examples

“On the day previous to their entry into the place⟳, the men had shown a spirit of insubordination, refusing to proceed until some promise⟳ was given that they should get⟳ their extra battas.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Battabara Battaglia battailant battaile battalia battalia pie

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