ˈbāsə noun
( plural be·se -(ˌ)sā ; or besas )
Etymology: Italian
1.
a. : a bronze coin issued 1909-21 for use in Italian Somaliland where it was worth 1/100 of a rupee
b. : a corresponding unit of value
the circulation of 2- besa and 4- besa coins
2.
a. : a copper coin formerly used in Ethiopia where it was worth 1/100 of a talari
b. : a corresponding unit of value
a 1/2- besa coin was struck