zecchino

Definition

An old gold coin of Italy; a sequin.

Etymology

From Italian zecchino. Doublet of zecchin.

Example Sentences

• "[T]he modern Philosophy holds the Eternity of the Earth, or at least an Antiquity of 50,000 Years; & Mr. Byers gets thirty Zecchines apiece for his Infidel Lectures from all the English who travel thro' Rome […]."