As nouns the difference between paisa and pais
is that paisa is a fellow countryman while pais is village.
paisa
Etymology 1
From (etyl) (pais?).
Noun
A subdivision of currency, equal to a 1/100th of a rupee in various Asian countries.
(historical) (British India) A subdivision of currency equivalent to 1/64th of a rupee.
A subdivision of currency, equal to a 1/100th of a Bangladeshi taka.
Etymology 2
From (etyl) paisa, a shortening of paisano.
Noun
(
en noun)
(slang) A Mexican national, especially a rural/rustic one.
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pais
English
Noun
(-)
(obsolete, legal) The (people of the) country.
Usage notes
* A
trial per pais'' is a trial by the country, i.e. by a jury; and ''matter in pais is matter triable by the country, or jury.
(
Webster 1913)
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