half dollar
noun
a silver or cupronickel coin of the U.S., equal to 50 cents.
a silver or nickel coin of Canada, equal to 50 cents.
Nearby words
half cent, half cock, half crown, half deck, half dime, half dollar, half eagle, half frame, half gainer, half hitch, half holiday
Origin of half dollar
First recorded in 1755–65
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