Persian · noun · Nation, Faith & Society

Dastak

दस्तक

said das-TAK

also written: dastak, dustuck

Meaning

A pass or permit authorising the free passage of goods, exempting the bearer from transit and customs dues.

Literally: a little hand (a token)

Related words

The moth that circles a flame and burns itself in the fire it loves.

A transit toll levied on goods passing along a road; also a pass authorising such passage.

Octroi, a tax on goods brought into a city.