denary

Meanings

• noun

  A historical term for money in general, particularly silver or copper coins used in medieval Europe.

  - "The denary was the standard unit of currency in England during the Middle Ages."
  - "The denary coin bearing the image of the king was highly valued."
  - "The merchant accepted payment in denary for the imported goods."

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Synonyms

decimal , tenfold

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Variants

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denar , denari , denars , dinar

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Etymology

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From Old French denier, from dis- 'apart' + numéraire 'numerary'.

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Trivia

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1. The term denary was replaced by 'shilling' during the Tudor period in England.

2. The value of a denary varied depending on the specific coin and the region where it was used.

3. Denary coins often bore the image of the ruling monarch or saint.

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Related Concepts

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1. Currency: Denary is a historical term for money, which is closely related to the concept of currency.

2. Medieval Economy: Denary is an essential part of understanding the medieval economy and financial transactions during that era.

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Culture

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Denary was the common term for money during the Middle Ages in Europe. It was used interchangeably with words like 'penny' or 'pence'. Denary was often used in literature and historical documents to describe transactions and economic activities during that time.

How to Memorize "denary"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Denary, denying pennies, is a name for medieval money' to remember the term.

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