Where does “chequeen” come from?
chequeen (English) comes from Italian zecchino, from Italian zecca, from Arabic سِكَّة — die for coining, coin.
chequeen (English): A gold coin formerly used in Italy and Turkey; a...
Definitions
- A gold coin formerly used in Italy and Turkey; a...
Ancestry of “chequeen”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Italian | zecchino | A gold coin, especially a Venetian ducat;... |
| 2 | Italian | zecca | mint; tick |
| 3 | Arabic | سِكَّة | die for coining, coin |