denarius

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/dɪˈnɑɹi.əs/(US)

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/dɪˈnɑɹi.əs/(US) · /dɪˈnɑːɹɪ.əs/ · /dɪˈnɛəɹɪ.əs/ · /dɪˈnɛɚ.i.əs/ · /dɪˈnɛɹi.əs/

Definition of denarius

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noun

(Ancient-Rome)A small silver coin issued both during the Roman Republic and during the Roman Empire, equal to 10 asses or 4 sesterces. Roughly one day’s wage for a skilled worker.

“"Sorry, I thought you were Aurel. He owes me a denarius. Have you seen him?"”
“2007, Philip Matyszak, Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day (title of the book)”

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Borrowed from Latin dēnārius. Doublet of denar, denier, dinar, diner, dinero, and dinheiro.

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