noun
florin
Florin (noun) means one of various gold coins first made in the Italian city of Florence, later copied elsewhere.
noun
1
One of various gold coins first made in the Italian city of Florence, later copied elsewhere.
2
The former main unit of money used in the Netherlands before the euro.
3
The official money of Aruba, split into 100 cents and shown with the symbol ƒ.
4
An old British coin worth two shillings, equal to ten pence today.
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Etymology
Came into English through Middle English florin, floren, from Old French florin, from Italian fiorino (“little flower”). It's a doublet of fiorino and forint.
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guilder
gulden
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What is the meaning of florin?
"florin" (noun) means one of various gold coins first made in the Italian city of Florence, later copied elsewhere.
What is another word for florin?
Other words for "florin" include guilder, gulden.
What are the different meanings of florin?
"florin" has 3 main meanings: 1. One of various gold coins first made in the Italian city of Florence, later copied elsewhere; 2. The former main unit of money used in the Netherlands before the euro; 3. The official money of Aruba, split into 100 cents and shown with the symbol ƒ.
