mahsir

/mɑːʃɪr/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of crop or harvest, especially referring to the yield of a wheat or barley crop in medieval Persia.

“The mahsir of the village was impressive, considering the harsh climate.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement used in medieval Persia, equivalent to about 6-12 kilograms or 13-26 pounds.

“The merchant carefully measured out the mahsir of gold for the king’s tribute.”

Synonyms

  • harvest
  • yield

Antonyms

  • loss
  • waste