maund

/maʊnd/ (MAUND)

Definitions

1. noun

An old unit of weight or mass, especially in India; one of 40 tolas, or 1,208.25 grams

“The merchant weighed the goods using the ancient maund system.”

2. verb

To weigh or measure something using the maund system

“The local traders will maund the goods to determine their weight.”

Synonyms

  • measure
  • unit

Antonyms

  • fraction
  • immeasurable