byzant

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

noun a gold coin of the Byzantine Empire; widely circulated in Europe in the Middle Ages

"Something in the hand the whilst," continued the Norman; and, as they parted at the postern door, he thrust in Cedric's reluctant hand a gold [v]byzant, adding, "Remember, I will flay off both cowl and skin if thou failest in thy purpose." — The Literary World Seventh Reader, Unknown

bezant, bezzant, solidus

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