A older unit of currency that meant 1 Pound and 1 Shilling. (see appendix).
Guinea
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Guinea, that is."
"I've never seen such a Guinea in all my life."
Etymology & History
British obsolete coin (21 shillings). Still used for luxury pricing. British monetary history.
Word Details
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Region
General British
๐
Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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