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groat
What does groat mean?
Historically a fourpenny coin; used to mean a very small amount of money.
"It's not worth a groat."
Origin
From Middle English/Dutch 'groot' (great/thick); the medieval English fourpence coin.
Frequently asked questions
What is a groat?
Historically an English fourpenny coin; the word is now used to mean a trifling amount of money.
Where does the word 'groat' come from?
From Middle English/Dutch 'groot,' meaning 'great' or 'thick,' referring to a thicker medieval coin.
How do you use 'groat' today?
Mostly in the phrase 'not worth a groat,' meaning worth almost nothing.
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