florin (n.) A silver coin of Florence, first struck in the twelfth
century, and noted for its beauty. The name is given to different coins
in different countries. The florin of England, first minted in 1849, is
worth two shillings, or about 48 cents; the florin of the Netherlands,
about 40 cents; of Austria, about 36 cents.
florin The Dutch currency until the introduction of the euro in 2002.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary📕
florin flor′in, n. an English silver coin worth
2s., first minted in 1849: in Austria the unit of account, otherwise
called gulden, with a value about 2s.: in Holland sometimes called
guilder, and worth about 1s. 8d.: (orig.) a Florentine gold
coin with a lily stamped on one side, first struck in the 11th century.
[Fr., from It. fiorino—fiore, a lily—L.
flos.]
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