argent — meaning in English

English meaning

• argent noun Silver, or the silver-white colour used in heraldry.
• money noun Coins and banknotes used to buy things.
• silver noun A shiny, whitish precious metal (symbol Ag) used in jewellery, coins, and electronics.

Senses

argent is used for these senses in English:

• argent (tincture) : of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms.
• argent (tincture) The white or silver tincture on a coat of arms.
• money A currency maintained by a state or other entity which can guarantee its value (such as a monetary union).
• money Hard cash in the form of banknotes and coins, as opposed to cheques/checks, credit cards, or credit more generally.

argent — full definition

1. noun Silver, or the silver-white colour used in heraldry.
2. adjective Silver in colour.

money — full definition

1. noun Coins and banknotes used to buy things.
2. noun Wealth in general.

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