noun
bezant
Bezant (noun) means a coin made of gold or silver, minted at Byzantium and used in currency throughout mediaeval Europe.
noun
1
A coin made of gold or silver, minted at Byzantium and used in currency throughout mediaeval Europe.
2
A roundel or (that is, a golden circle), the heraldic representation of a gold coin.
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Etymology
From Middle English besaunt, from Old French bezant, nominative bezanz, from Latin byzantius (“of Byzantium”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of bezant?
"bezant" (noun) means a coin made of gold or silver, minted at Byzantium and used in currency throughout mediaeval Europe.
What are the different meanings of bezant?
"bezant" has 2 main meanings: 1. A coin made of gold or silver, minted at Byzantium and used in currency throughout mediaeval Europe; 2. A roundel or (that is, a golden circle), the heraldic representation of a gold coin.