| 释义 |
be·sa
\ˈbāsə\ noun
(plural be·se \-(ˌ)sā\ ; or besas)
Etymology: Italian
1.
a. : a bronze coin issued 1909-21 for use in Italian Somaliland where it was worth 1/100 of a rupee
b. : a corresponding unit of value
< the circulation of 2-besa and 4-besa coins >
2.
a. : a copper coin formerly used in Ethiopia where it was worth 1/100 of a talari
b. : a corresponding unit of value
< a 1/2-besa coin was struck > |