Chapter CHALIA to CHANK of C by The Hobson Jobson Dictionary

and Chonk, a Shell-fish in shape of a Periwinkle, but as large as a Man’s Arm above the Elbow. In Bengal they are saw’d into Rings for Ornaments to Women’s Arms.”— A. Hamilton, i. 131.

1734.—“Expended towards digging a foundation, where chanks were buried with accustomed ceremonies.”—In Wheeler, iii. 147.

1770.—“Upon the same coast is found a shell-fish called xanxus, of which the Indians at Bengal make bracelets.”—Raynal (tr. 1777) i. 216.

1813.—“A chank opening to the right hand is highly valued…always sells for its weight in gold.”—Milburn, i. 357.

[1871.—“The conch or chunk shell.”— Mateer, Land of Charity, 92.]

1875.—

“Chanks. Large for Cameos. Valuation

per 100 10 Rs.

White, live	„	„	6 „
” dead	„	„	3 „ Table of Customs Duties on Imports into British India up to 1875.

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