Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An Arabian unit of weight, being (or, according to others, ) of a derham (which see).
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- noun A
unit ofweight in the Islamic world, usually taken as equivalent to 4.25grams , used especially to weigh precious metals. - noun A
coin originally having such a weight.
Etymologies
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Examples
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The Wazir, hearing these words, said to the King, As soon as it is dark night, take thou a piece of Bhang the measure of a miskal, about an ounce, and go in to her and drink somewhat of wine with her.
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Here it would be the twenty-fourth part of a dinar or miskal; something under 5d.
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It is equal to four Kamhahs or wheat grains and about 3 grs. avoir.; and being the twenty fourth of a miskal, it is applied to that proportion of everything.
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It is equal to four Kamhahs or wheat grains and about 3 grs. avoir.; and being the twenty fourth of a miskal, it is applied to that proportion of everything.
Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855
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Wazir, hearing these words, said to the King, "As soon as it is dark night, take thou a piece of Bhang the measure of a miskal, about an ounce, and go in to her and drink somewhat of wine with her.
Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855
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