dala

Hausa

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various currencies known as dollars or thalers.
  • (colloquial) 25 kobo.
  • (Niger) 5 francs.
  • (obsolete) 2 shillings.

Etymology

Borrowed from English dollar.

Origin

English

dollar

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