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ora

Ora (noun) means an old unit of currency used among the Anglo-Saxons. Example: “Historical records mention debts measured in ora.”

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An old unit of currency used among the Anglo-Saxons.
"Historical records mention debts measured in ora."

How to use ora

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA historical Anglo-Saxon coin/unit of money, mostly seen in historical texts today.

Word forms

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Etymology

A learned borrowing from Old English ora — related to the modern word "ore."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for ora

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ora” mean?

The word “ora” means an old unit of currency used among the Anglo-Saxons. In plain terms, a historical Anglo-Saxon coin/unit of money, mostly seen in historical texts today.

How do you use “ora” in a sentence?

Here is “ora” used in a sentence: “Historical records mention debts measured in ora.”

What part of speech is “ora”?

“Ora” is a noun.

Where does the word “ora” come from?

The word “ora” comes from Old English. A learned borrowing from Old English ora — related to the modern word "ore.".

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