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unit of measurement
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The term "ratti" is a variant spelling of "ruttee," an Indian unit of weight. A ruttee is equivalent to approximately one or two grains troy. The word's origin traces back to Sanskrit, meaning "red," likely due to the color of the seeds historically used for measurement. The plural form can be either "ruttees" or "rattis".12

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