décime

American

[dey-seem] / deɪˈsim /

noun

French.

a former copper or bronze coin of France issued from 1795 to 1801 and from 1814 to 1815, the 10th part of a franc, equal in value to 10 centimes.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

décimes

plural

Example Sentences

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The ecclesiastics paid a half décime to the King, and several décimes to the Pope, but these did not prevent a forced loan being ordered.

From Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period by Jacob, P. L.

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