WISSEL


Meaning of WISSEL in English

ˈwisəl noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English, exchange, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old High German wehsal change, turn, Old Norse gjafa vīxl exchange of gifts — more at week

1. chiefly Scotland : change 6b

2. chiefly Scotland : retribution — used especially in the phrase get the wissel of one's groat

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