| Word | maund |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A unit of weight used in some Asian countries. In India, equal to 40 seers. |
| Sentence | I knew his precise weight, to the tola! Ask me how many maunds, how many seers! |
| Source | Tai, Midnight's Children, p. 17 |
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