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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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