assignat
[as-ig-nat; French a-see-nya]
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noun, plural as·sig·nats [as-ig-nats; French a-see-nya] /ˈæs ɪgˌnæts; French a siˈnya/. French History.
one of the notes issued as paper currency from 1789 to 1796 by the revolutionary government on the security of confiscated lands.
Origin of assignat
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Historical Examples of assignat
In June, 1795, the quotation of the assignat oscillated violently.
The Paper Moneys of EuropeFrancis W. Hirst
I looked up, and there, straight before me, saw the same officer who had given me the assignat the night before.
I looked up, and, straight before me, saw the same officer who had given me the assignat the night before.
Maurice Tiernay Soldier of FortuneCharles James Lever
At these words he held up triumphantly the French assignat, and waved it before the eyes of the court.
Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II (of II)Charles James Lever
The paper was a French assignat, bearing the words, 'Payez au porteur la somme de deux mille livres.'
Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II (of II)Charles James Lever
assignat
noun
Word Origin for assignat
C18: from French, from Latin assignātum something appointed; see assign
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