denier

Definition

An old French coin worth one-twelfth of a sou.

Etymology

From Old French denier, from Latin dēnārius. Doublet of denar, denarius, dinar, diner, dinero, and dinheiro.

Example Sentences

• "A bronze denier bearing the inscription CONRADUS around a central cross, was minted in Lugdunum."
• "Upstairs she rummaged through her chest of drawers, finally unearthing an unopened pack of ten denier barely blacks."

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