Where does “coiner” come from?
coiner (English) comes from Middle English coynour, from Middle French coigneur.
coiner (English): A person who makes coins; A person who invents...
Definitions
- A person who makes coins; A person who invents...
Ancestry of “coiner”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | coynour | coiner, coin-maker |
| 2 | Middle French | coigneur | — |