milliard
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of milliard
From French, dating back to 1785–95; see origin at milli-, -ard
Example Sentences
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Bar = bar of gold used to be c£1m Yard = short for "milliard".
From The Guardian • Jun. 28, 2012
A loan of a milliard at three per cent.
From Historical Epochs of the French Revolution With The Judgment And Execution Of Louis XVI., King Of France And A List Of The Members Of The National Convention, Who Voted For And Against His Death by Randolph, Francis
Since 1806 I have taken over a milliard francs in contributions.
From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan
One milliard two hundred and five millions of livres in assignats issued.
From Historical Epochs of the French Revolution With The Judgment And Execution Of Louis XVI., King Of France And A List Of The Members Of The National Convention, Who Voted For And Against His Death by Randolph, Francis
Discussion in the convention about a forced loan of a milliard of livres.
From Historical Epochs of the French Revolution With The Judgment And Execution Of Louis XVI., King Of France And A List Of The Members Of The National Convention, Who Voted For And Against His Death by Randolph, Francis
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