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ruttee

noun
rut·​tee
variants: or less commonly ratti \ ˈrətē \
plural -s

Definition of ruttee

: any of various Indian units of weight equal to around one or two grains troy

First Known Use of ruttee

1625, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ruttee

Hindi rattī, from Sanskrit raktikā, from rakta red, from rajyati it is dyed or colored

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