besaunt

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old French besant, from Latin byzantius.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /bɛːˈza(u̯)nt/, /bɛˈza(u̯)nt/, /ˈbɛːza(u̯)nt/, /ˈbɛza(u̯)nt/

Noun[edit]

besaunt (plural besauntes or besauns)

  1. A bezant (Byzantine gold coin) or similar coin:
    1. A bezant serving as ornament.
    2. An ancient coin, especially a talent, drachma, or mina.
  2. (figurative) A talent or skill.

Descendants[edit]

  • English: bezant, besant, byzant

References[edit]

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