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zechin

se·quin
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [see-kwin]
    • /ˈsi kwɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [see-kwin]
    • /ˈsi kwɪn/

Definitions of zechin word

  • noun zechin a small shining disk or spangle used for ornamentation, as on women's clothing and accessories or on theatrical costumes. 1
  • noun zechin a former gold coin of Venice, introduced in 1284; ducat. 1
  • noun zechin a former gold coin of Malta, introduced c1535. 1
  • noun zechin a former gold coin of Turkey, introduced in 1478. 1
  • noun plural zechin sequin (defs 2–4). 1
  • noun zechin Alternative spelling of zecchin. 1

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Origin of zechin

First appearance:

before 1575
One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < French sequin < Italian zecchino, equivalent to zecc(a) mint (< Arabic sikkah die, coin) + -ino -ine2

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Zechin

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

zechin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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