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A traditional South and East Asian unit of weight, based upon the load of a shoulder pole and varying by place and over time but usually standardized at about 60 kg.
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A yellowish-brown colour.
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A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
example
She still has a tan from her vacation in Mexico.
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The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.
verb
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To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
example
No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn.
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To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
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To spank or beat.
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A twig or small switch.