Casha

/ˈkɑːʃə/ noun

Definition

A variant or alternative spelling of cash or a specific type of currency or payment system, particularly in historical or regional contexts.

Etymology

Likely a variant or dialectal form related to 'cash,' which comes from Portuguese 'caixa' or other sources, reflecting different historical pronunciations or transliterations.

Kelly Says

Currency names are surprisingly changeable—'casha' might be a regional spelling or historical variant that disappeared as standardized spellings took over, but it shows how money terminology evolved differently across trade routes.

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