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Meaning of mangelin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A weight used to weigh precious stones, weighing more than a carat, usually 1¾ carats.

India, historical, obsolete

Equivalents

Français mangelin

Examples

“The chief weight of Diamonds, is the Mangelin; it weighs five Grains and three fifths, and the Carat weighs only four grains, and five Mangelins make⟳ seven Carats.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

mangelwurzel mangemange mangenue Manger mangerful Mangerian

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