English Explanatory Dictionary

moneyer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A minter: one who makes money, particularly (historical) the superintendent of a mint producing coinage.
  2. Synonym of moneylender, one who loans money to others at interest.

Pronunciation

/ˈmʌniə/ /ˈmʌniɚ/

Word forms

moneyer moneyers monier

Etymology

From Middle English moneyour, partly from Middle English money + -our, and partly from Anglo-Norman monoiier, monneiere, monnier. Equivalent to money + -er.

Synonyms

coiner master of the mint minter mintkeeper mintmaster mint warden moneylender one who loans money to others at interest
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