"dala" meaning in Swahili

See dala in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: dala class IX [canonical], dala class X [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from English dollar. Etymology templates: {{bor+|sw|en|dollar}} Borrowed from English dollar Head templates: {{sw-noun|n}} dala class IX (plural dala class X)
  1. (Tanzania, slang, dated) five shilling Tags: dated, slang Categories (topical): Money Derived forms: daladala (english: matatu)
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