the former standard monetary unit of Thailand, replaced by the baht in 1928
2.
a unit of weight, formerly used in Thailand, equal to about half an ounce or 14 grams
Word origin
C17: via Siamese and Portuguese from Malay tikal monetary unit
tical in American English
(tɪˈkɑːl, -ˈkɔl, ˈtikəl)
nounWord forms: plural-cals or -cal
1.
a former silver coin and monetary unit of Siam, equal to 100 satang: replaced in 1928 by the baht
2.
baht
Word origin
[1655–65; ‹ Thai ‹ Pg ‹ Malay tikal]This word is first recorded in the period 1655–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: contour, loaded, neutralize, patrol, risk