trade dollar
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noun
a silver coin of the U.S., containing slightly more silver than the standard dollar, issued from 1873 to 1885 for trade with Asia.
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Origin of trade dollar
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Words nearby trade dollar
trade book, trade council, trade cycle, trade deficit, trade discount, trade dollar, traded option, trade down, trade dress, trade edition, trade gap
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