commission

constitutional

the fruit of a banyan tree

to pay discount or exchange, to suffer a loss, to make up a loss or deficiency

discount, commission

profit and loss

a small bowl used by conjurors to make a ball vanish

span, hand-width distance between tip of the thumb and little finger

defame, stigmatize

loss (of reputation) to accrue, stain to fall (upon), to be stained, sullied

a child's toy, consisting of a number of small (painted) wooden balls suspended from a flat or saucer-shaped piece of wood, which rattle when shaken

deception, fraud and harm, deceit

money which is given in this way to singers and dancers at marriages

a betel-box

profit on sale

a comprehensive term for the various items of the business of a shroff or banker

tare and tret

slab and pestle with which spices, etc. are ground

rope maker

clandestine relations

first sale for ready money early in the day (considered as good omen and as determining the luck of the day)

short