planchet

[ plan-chit ]

noun

1. a flat piece of metal for stamping as a coin; a coin blank.

planchet

/ ˈplɑːntʃɪt /

noun

1. a piece of metal ready to be stamped as a coin, medal, etc; flan

Word History and Origins

Origin of planchet¹

First recorded in 1605–15; planch + -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of planchet¹

C17: from French: little board, from planche plank ¹

Example Sentences

Planchet, plan′chet, n. a flat piece of metal ready to receive impression as a coin.

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The cavaliers looked up, and saw that what Planchet had announced to them was true.

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Athos went to do the same, while D'Artagnan and Planchet remained at the street door.

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D'Artagnan and Planchet untied the two horses that were waiting at the door, sprang upon their backs, and set off full gallop.

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"I weel tell you something," said Madame Planchet, lowering her voice confidentially.

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