'Tael' is a word borrowed from Malaysian 'tahil'. The word entered the English language some time around 1588.
tael [noun] [1588]
- any of various Chinese units of value based on the value of a tael weight of silver
- any of various units of weight of eastern Asia
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Etymology: Portuguese, from Malay 'tahil'
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