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coinage

Coinage (noun) means the process of coining money.

noun
1
The process of coining money.
2
Coins taken collectively; currency.
3
The creation of new words, neologizing.
4
Something which has been made or invented, especially a coined word; a neologism.
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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English coynage, from Old French coignage, from coignier. By surface analysis, coin + -age.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of coinage?

"coinage" (noun) means the process of coining money.

What are the different meanings of coinage?

"coinage" has 3 main meanings: 1. The process of coining money; 2. Coins taken collectively; currency; 3. The creation of new words, neologizing.

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