BAWBEE


Meaning of BAWBEE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbȯ-(ˌ)bē, bȯ-ˈ ]

noun

Etymology: probably from Alexander Orrok, laird of Sille bawbe fl 1538 Scottish master of the mint

Date: 1542

1. : any of various Scottish coins of small value

2. : an English halfpenny

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