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denarius

Today it means: A small silver coin issued both during the Roman Republic and during the Roman Empire, equal to 10 asses or 4 sesterces. Roughly one day’s wage for a skilled worker. Full definition →

Latin dēnārius

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Latin · borrowed fromdēnārius
English todaydenarius

Borrowed from Latin dēnārius. Doublet of denar, denier, dinar, diner, dinero, and dinheiro.

Words from the same roots

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