DENARIUS

Etymology

Noun

denarius (plural denarii or denariuses)

(Ancient Rome) A small silver coin issued both during the Roman Republic and during the Roman Empire, equal to 10 asses or 4 sesterces.

Usage notes

• The usual plural is denarii, but denariuses is also well attested.

Anagrams

• Eridanus, unraised

Source: Wiktionary


De*na"ri*us, n.; pl. Denarii. Etym: [L. See 2d Denier.]

Definition: A Roman silver coin of the value of about fourteen cents; the "penny" of the New Testament; -- so called from being worth originally ten of the pieces called as.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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