rottol

plural rottols · alternative rotol · alternative rotolo · alternative rottolo · alternative rotal · alternative rotl · alternative rottil · alternative rottle · alternative rutl · alternative rethel · alternative rethl · alternative rattle · alternative ratl

1. historicalunits of measureA former Middle Eastern and North African unit of dry weight, usually between 1–5 pounds (0.5–2.5 kg).

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   Michael Howell's troubles begin with an unauthorised laboratory order for ten rottols of absolute alcohol. One rottol equals two okes, one oke weighs just over a quarter of a kilo, and if you're dealing in such antediluvian weights and measures one must be in the notoriously unstable enclave of Middle Eastern states formerly known as the Levant.

   2005 December 16, Alfred Hickling, “Pure Thrills”, in The Guardian, page 19

   Synonyms: pound