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silver standard

American  

noun

  1. a monetary standard or system using silver of specified weight and fineness to define the basic unit of currency.

silver standard British  

noun

  1. a monetary system in which the legal unit of currency is defined with reference to silver of a specified fineness and weight and sometimes (esp formerly) freely redeemable for it

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Etymology

Origin of silver standard

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

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