shofroth

/ʃroʊf/

Definitions

1. noun

a money changer or banker in India and other parts of Asia.

“The merchant took his gold to the local shroff for exchange.”

2. verb

to exchange or change money, especially in India.

“The traveler needed to shroff some of her currency for local use.”

Synonyms

  • banker
  • exchanger
  • money changer

Antonyms

  • hoarder
  • withholder