MANCUS

Noun

mancus (plural mancuses)

(historical) A gold coin used in medieval Europe.

(historical) An equivalent unit of monetary account.

Synonyms

• mancosus

Anagrams

• Camuns, Cumans

Source: Wiktionary


Man"cus, n. Etym: [AS.]

Definition: An old Anglo Saxon coin both of gold and silver, and of variously estimated values. The silver mancus was equal to about one shilling of modern English money.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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