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Chout


Chout

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Noun.
[Mahratta
chauth
one fourth part.]
An assessment equal to a fourth part of the revenue.
[India]
J. Mill.

Definition 2024


chout

chout

English

Noun

chout (plural chouts)

  1. (India) An assessment equal to a quarter of the revenue.
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