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Batta   Listen
noun
Batta  n.  Extra pay; esp. an extra allowance to an English officer serving in India.






Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48








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"Batta" Quotes from Famous Books



... Navy that service rose, despite the incubus of profound peace, to the highest distinction. He freely permitted the officers under his command to undertake the task of geographical discovery, retaining their rank, pay, and batta, whilst the actual expenses of their journeys were defrayed by contingent bills. All papers and reports submitted to the local government were favourably received, and the successful traveller looked ...
— First footsteps in East Africa • Richard F. Burton



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