noun
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the former standard monetary unit of Thailand, replaced by the baht in 1928
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a unit of weight, formerly used in Thailand, equal to about half an ounce or 14 grams
Etymology
Origin of tical
1655–65; < Thai < Portuguese < Malay tikal
Example Sentences
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A recent report misspelled the word "tical," an archaic unit of mass equivalent to about 16 grams or half an ounce.
From Reuters • Oct. 17, 2012
Kari Sylwan, the only one of the quar tet unfamiliar from previous Bergman films, gives Anna a strange, almost mys tical sense of strength.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Systematic investigation of matter and energy without regard to immediate prac tical ends has turned out to be the most direct road to social riches."
From Time Magazine Archive
His best guess is that prac tical metallurgists knew too little theory to tackle the problem, while basic research scientists, who know enough theory, were unconcerned with such practical work.
From Time Magazine Archive
Why, then, should religion be stereotyped, and we not obtain a more perfect and prac- tical Christianity?
From Miscellaneous Writings, 1883-1896 by Eddy, Mary Baker
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