batta

1 of 2

noun (1)

bat·​ta

ˈbatə,

-atə

plural -s

1

India : subsistence money (as for a witness or prisoner) : maintenance or traveling expenses of an employee

2

India : extra pay

especially : an extra allowance on special grounds to British officers, soldiers, and others serving in India

batta

2 of 2

noun (2)

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plural battas

1

India : rate of exchange : agio

2

India : discount on uncurrent coins

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Hindi bhattā allowance for food, from Sanskrit bhakta allotted, something distributed or enjoyed, food, from bhajati he distributes, allots & bhajate he receives, enjoys

Noun (2)

Hindi baṭṭā

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