Also lekin. [Chinese li-kin, f. li LI2 + kin money.] A Chinese provincial transit duty.
1876. Agreement of Chefoo (Y.). The amount of likin to be collected will be decided by the different Provincial Governments.
1901. Scotsman, 11 March, 8/4. Sheng … has memorialised the Court in favour of the abolition of likin duties.
