florin
a cupronickel coin of Great Britain, formerly equal to two shillings or the tenth part of a pound and retained in circulation equal to 10 new pence after decimalization in 1971: first issued in 1849 as a silver coin.
the guilder of the Netherlands.
a former gold coin of Florence, first issued in 1252 and widely imitated.
a former gold coin of England, first issued under Edward III.
a former gold coin of Austria, first issued in the middle of the 14th century.
Origin of florin
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a town in central California, near Sacramento.
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How to use florin in a sentence
This black, long-sleeve top by florin Calugaru, provides women with warning to steer clear of Carlos Danger: 3.
The 5 Greatest Pieces of Carlos Danger Merchandise | The Fashion Beast Team | July 24, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTDeposits begin to yield interest at three per cent per annum from one florin upwards.
Put in nine or ten well-washed raw truffles pared very thin and cut into slices about the size of a florin.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode | Harriet A. de SalisAnd the boy would receive sixpence or a florin according to the nature of his reply.
The English Stage | Augustin FilonThe florin being found inconvenient, gave place to the noble, of six shillings and eight-pence value, and exactly half a mark.
The Book of Curiosities | I. Platts
"Probably they will be while each student is allowed only a florin a day for pocket-money," replied Ben.
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British Dictionary definitions for florin
/ (ˈflɒrɪn) /
a former British coin, originally silver and later cupronickel, equivalent to ten (new) pence
the standard monetary unit of Aruba, divided into 100 cents
(formerly) another name for guilder (def. 1)
any of various gold coins of Florence, Britain, or Austria
Origin of florin
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