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moneyer

(ˈmʌnɪə)
n
1. (Banking & Finance) archaic a person who coins money
2. (Banking & Finance) an obsolete word for banker
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mon•ey•er

(ˈmʌn i ər)

n.
Archaic. a coiner of money.
[1250–1300; Middle English < Old French monier < Late Latin monētārius coiner; see monetary]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.moneyer - a skilled worker who coins or stamps moneymoneyer - a skilled worker who coins or stamps money
minter, coiner
skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker - a worker who has acquired special skills
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