1 likin | Definition of likin

likin

noun
li·​kin
variants: or less commonly lekin or liken \ ˈlēˈkēn \
plural -s

Definition of likin

: a former Chinese provincial tax at inland stations on imports or articles in transit

History and Etymology for likin

modification of Chinese (Pekingese) li2-chin1, from li2 one thousandth of a tael + chin1 money

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