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Meaning of batta | Babel Free

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

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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