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sikka
Arabic · medieval
"a coin die"
meaning "a minting die", the tool used to stamp coins
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zecchino
Italian · medieval
"a gold coin"
the name of a Venetian gold coin
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sequin
French · 1600s
"a small shiny decorative disc"
later applied to small, shiny coin-like ornaments
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sequin
English · 1600s-1700s
"a small, shiny decorative disc"
adopted from French for decorative discs on clothing
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