rotl

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see also: ROTL

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɹɒtəl/, /ˈɹɒtl/

Noun

rotl (plural rotls)

1. (historical units of measure) Alternative form of rottol#English|rottol: a former Middle Eastern and North African unit of weight, usually 1–5 pounds (0.5–2.5 kg).
   • 1888, W.M.F. Petrie, Encyclopaedia Britannica, 9th ed., Vol. XXIV, s.v. "Weights and Measures":

     Dram (49·5 grains), 100=chequi, 4=oka (2·8286 ℔); dram (49·5 grains), 180=rotl, 100=kintal or kantar (127·29 ℔).

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ROTL

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Noun

rotl (uncountable)

1. (UK) Initialism of release on temporary licence: a form of parole for prisoners

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