noun
- plural of anna, a former monetary unit of India equal to 1/16 of a rupee
Usage: historical
Examples
- The old coin collection included several annas from British India.
- Prices were often listed in rupees and annas before decimal currency.
- He paid four annas for the small item at the market.
- The merchant counted out the annas carefully.
- Historical records show wages paid in annas and pice.