/ˈbʌtə/
OriginFrom Hindi भत्ता (bhattā).
- India, countable, dated, uncountableAn exchange rate.
- India, countable, dated, uncountableThe discount on uncurrent coins.
- India, countable, dated, uncountableExtra pay; especially an extra allowance to an English officer serving in India.
“On the day previous to their entry into the place, the men had shown a spirit of insubordination, refusing to proceed until some promise was given that they should get their extra battas.”
Formsbattas(plural) · bhatta(alternative) · Battas(plural)