fish scale en · NOUN
Etymology
From the scales of fish, due to the silver colour and the thinness of the coin.
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable) Alternative form of fishscale.
alt of fishscale
- (Canada, countable, slang, uncountable) An early 5 cent coin of Canada; an early Canadian nickel.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fish scales | Number=Plur | lexicographic |