mancus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gold coin used in medieval Europe.
  2. An equivalent unit of monetary account.

Word forms

mancus mancuses

Etymology

Latinized form of Arabic منقوش (manqūsh).

Synonyms

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