DECIME

Etymology 1

Noun

decime (plural decimes)

(historical, law, obsolete) synonym of tithing (a division of the hundreds of medieval England)

Etymology 2

Noun

decime (plural decimes)

(historical) A French coin minted from 1795 to 1801 and from 1814 to 1815, valued at one-tenth of a franc.

(informal) A 10-centime coin, minted up to 1999 and bearing the same value.

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Source: Wiktionary


DĂ©`cime", n. Etym: [F.]

Definition: A French coin, the tenth part of a franc, equal to about two cents.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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