English Explanatory Dictionary

rotl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of rottol: a former Middle Eastern and North African unit of weight, usually 1–5 pounds (0.5–2.5 kg).
noun
  1. Initialism of release on temporary licence: a form of parole for prisoners.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɒtəl/ /ˈɹɒtl/

Word forms

rotl rotls artal

Etymology

From Arabic رُطْل (ruṭl), variant of classical رِطْل (riṭl), ultimately from Ancient Greek λίτρα (lítra).

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