Passeree

Passeree

A passeree is an obsolete unit of mass used in Bengal that approximately equalled 4.677 kg (10.3 lb). Five seers made up one passeree. After metrication in the mid-20th century, the unit became obsolete.

ee also

*List of customary units of measurement in South Asia

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