greenbacker

Meanings

• noun

  A person who carries or uses greenbacks, which are old United States paper currency that were in circulation before 1964.

  - "The greenbacker showed off his collection of antique currency."
  - "During the Civil War, greenbackers used their paper money to buy supplies."

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Variants

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greenbacker , greenbackers , greenbackism , greenbackisms

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Etymology

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The term 'greenbacker' comes from the green color of the paper used in the old United States currency.

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Trivia

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1. The first greenbacks were issued in 1862 and were printed in both green and blue.

2. During the Civil War, greenbacks were used to pay soldiers' salaries and buy supplies for the Union army.

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Related Concepts

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1. Greenbacks Act: A series of laws enacted during the American Civil War that authorized the United States government to issue paper currency to finance the war effort.

2. Greenbacks Party: A political party in the United States during the late 1860s and early 1870s that advocated for the continued use of greenbacks as legal tender.

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Culture

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The term 'greenbacker' has historical significance, as it was commonly used during times when paper currency was in widespread use, such as during the Civil War.

How to Memorize "greenbacker"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding a stack of old, green paper currency. Imagine the texture and weight of the bills in their hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'greenbacker' with the color green and the concept of old paper currency.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'greenbacker' is a term for someone who uses or carries 'green' currency.

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