Bible Dictionaries
Carat

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) A twenty-fourth part; - a term used in estimating the proportionate fineness of gold.

(2):

(n.) The weight by which precious stones and pearls are weighed.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Carat'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/carat.html. 1828.