silver certificate
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noun
a former paper currency first issued in 1878 by the U.S. federal government for circulation, equal to and redeemable for silver to a stated value.
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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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Origin of silver certificate
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Words nearby silver certificate
Silverberg, silverberry, silver birch, silver bromide, silver bullet, silver certificate, Silverchair, silver chloride, silver disc, silver doctor, silvered
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British Dictionary definitions for silver certificate
silver certificate
noun
(formerly) a banknote issued by the US Treasury to the public and redeemable in silver
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