noun
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 notesIn plain EnglishA historical Anglo-Saxon coin/unit of money, mostly seen in historical texts today.
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Word forms
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Old English ora — related to the modern word "ore."
Rhymes for ora
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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.".
