BEZANT


Meaning of BEZANT in English

[ 'bɛz(ə)nt ]

■ noun

1》 historical a gold or silver coin originally minted at Byzantium.

2》 Heraldry a roundel or (i.e. a solid gold circle).

Origin

ME: from OFr. besant , from L. Byzantius 'Byzantine'.

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