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- [bez-uh nt, bih-zant]
- /ˈbɛz ənt, bɪˈzænt/
- /ˈbe.zənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bez-uh nt, bih-zant]
- /ˈbɛz ənt, bɪˈzænt/
Definitions of bezant word
- noun bezant a medieval Byzantine gold coin 3
- noun bezant an ornament in the form of a flat disc 3
- noun bezant a small gold circle 3
- noun bezant the solidus, a gold coin issued in Byzantium 3
- noun bezant an ornamental flat disk or circular figure representing such a coin 3
- noun bezant Also, bezzant. the gold solidus of the Byzantine Empire, widely circulated in the Middle Ages. 1
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Origin of bezant
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English besant < Old French < Latin byzantius (nummus) Byzantine (coin)
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Parts of speech for Bezant
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bezant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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