Where does “sequin” come from?
sequin (English) comes from French sequin, from Italian zecchino, from Italian zecca, from Arabic سِكَّة — die for coining, coin.
sequin (English): Any of various small gold coins minted in Italy...
Definitions
- Any of various small gold coins minted in Italy...
Ancestry of “sequin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | sequin | zecchin, sequin; sequin |
| 2 | Italian | zecchino | A gold coin, especially a Venetian ducat;... |
| 3 | Italian | zecca | mint; tick |
| 4 | Arabic | سِكَّة | die for coining, coin |
Words derived from “sequin”