milliard

[ mil-yerd, -yahrd ]

noun

, British.

1. one thousand millions; equivalent to U.S. billion.

milliard

/ ˈmɪlɪˌɑːd; ˈmɪljɑːd /

noun

1. (no longer in technical use) a thousand million US and Canadian equivalentbillion

Word History and Origins

Origin of milliard¹

From French, dating back to 1785–95; milli-, -ard

Word History and Origins

Origin of milliard¹

C19: from French

Example Sentences

Definite figures even were mentioned, namely, a period of thirty–five years and minimum annuities of three milliard gold marks.

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Germanys total liability under the Treaty amounts to 138 milliard gold marks (inclusive of the liability for Belgian debt).

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The total would work out, therefore, at about 100 milliard gold marks.

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We are fighting not for a few milliard francs and a disaffected province, but for priceless spoils and European hegemony.

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For the French had no less than half a milliard francs lent out at interest for short terms in Russia.

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