plack
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of plack
1425–75; late Middle English placke < Middle Dutch: name of a coin
Example Sentences
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Here we have motivation for more than 1 person at a time to visit that old town plack or to walk those forgotten trails.
From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2016
Ower braw a purse to put a plack in.
From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander
Yes, we haf dtea-rhoces, all kindts; Marshal Niel; Matame Watterville and Matame Cousine—these pink ones; they are sister rhoces; Matame Hoste, this plack one; the Midio, here; Chacks"— The Second Lady: "No, no!
From Bride Roses by Howells, William Dean
Den de next ting I know I am here, For already de vorld had turned plack; Dat Canadian certain vos queer, For he carry me in on his back.
From War Rhymes by Wayfarer by Cosens, Abner
I was wearying for books, and you see, He has sent them to me, without plack or bawbee.”
From Christine A Fife Fisher Girl by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
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