silver standard
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noun
a monetary standard or system using silver of specified weight and fineness to define the basic unit of currency.
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Origin of silver standard
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Words nearby silver standard
silversides, silversmith, silver spoon, silver-spooned, Silver Spring, silver standard, Silver Star, Silver State, silver surfer, silvertail, silver thaw
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silver standard
noun
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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