spondulix

/ spɒnˈdjuːlɪks /

noun

1. slang,  money

Word History and Origins

Origin of spondulix¹

C19: of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, waiting for the spondulix to pour in, has wife and family to support.

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I’se t’inkin’ dat ar lot ob clo’se supin lak we-all here: De’y good stuff in um, an’ I reckon dey c’n stan’ ’spection, on’y dey sartin do stan’ in need ob jist a leetle spondulix fer ter put em in shape.

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I was out for money—rocks—spondulix—tin—the coin—and that idiot's dime was just as good as any man's.

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Am wiring spondulix to Miss Plympton.

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"I believe it was just a matter of spondulix," said the practical Dee.

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