artal: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low (Obsolete/Rare)Archaic, Historical, Technical
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What does “artal” mean?
Obsolete term for a traditional unit of weight used in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Iberian Peninsula, roughly equivalent to a pound.
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Meaning and Definition
Obsolete term for a traditional unit of weight used in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Iberian Peninsula, roughly equivalent to a pound.
Sometimes encountered in historical texts to refer to a type of weight measurement, it is now considered archaic and primarily of historical or academic interest.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Equally obscure and obsolete in both varieties of English. More likely found in texts dealing with historical trade in the Mediterranean region.
Connotations
Historical, antiquated, non-scientific measurement.
Frequency
Effectively zero in modern usage. Appears only in historical dictionaries or very specialised texts.
Grammar
How to Use “artal” in a Sentence
[Number] artals of [commodity]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “artal” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The artal weight was commonly used for spices.
- An artal measurement was not precise.
American English
- The artal weight was commonly used for spices.
- An artal measurement was not precise.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used only in historical or economic research discussing pre-modern trade systems.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Not used in modern technical contexts.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “artal”
- Using it as a current unit of measurement.
- Spelling as 'artel'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an obsolete term found only in historical contexts.
It was not standardised; its weight varied by region and commodity, but it was roughly in the range of one pound.
No. 'Artal' is an obsolete weight. 'Artel' (from Russian) refers to a cooperative association of workers or peasants.
They generally would not, unless they are engaging with very specific historical documents or academic literature.
Obsolete term for a traditional unit of weight used in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Iberian Peninsula, roughly equivalent to a pound.
Artal is usually archaic, historical, technical in register.
Artal: in British English it is pronounced /ɑːˈtɑːl/, and in American English it is pronounced /ɑrˈtɑːl/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[None for this obsolete term]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
ART AL(e): Imagine an old ALE merchant in an ART gallery, weighing his goods on a rusty scale using an ancient 'artal' weight.
Conceptual Metaphor
[Not applicable for this concrete, obsolete term]
Practice
Quiz
In what context would you most likely encounter the word 'artal'?