numismatics
[ noo-miz-mat-iks, -mis-, nyoo- ]
/ ˌnu mɪzˈmæt ɪks, -mɪs-, ˌnyu- /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
the study or collecting of coins, medals, paper money, etc.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1820–30; see origin at numismatic, -ics
Words nearby numismatics
Numidian crane, numina, numinous, numis., numismatic, numismatics, numismatist, nummary, nummular, nummulite, nummulitic limestone
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British Dictionary definitions for numismatics
numismatics
/ (ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the study or collection of coins, medals, etcAlso called: numismatology
Derived forms of numismatics
numismatic, adjectivenumismatically, adverbWord Origin for numismatics
C18: from French numismatique, from Latin nomisma, from Greek: piece of currency, from nomizein to have in use, from nōmos use
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