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haikwan tael
[ hahy-kwahn ]
noun
- the customs unit in China, which is the basis for other local taels, equal to 1.20666 troy ounces of fine silver.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of haikwan tael1
From the Chinese word ³óÇŽ¾±²µ³ÜÇŽ²Ô sea customhouse
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Example Sentences
The value of the Haikwan tael, or customs tael, is about 4s. 9d.
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