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denier 1. a unit of weight used to measure the fineness of silk and man-made fibres, esp when woven into women's tights, etc. It is equal to 1 gram per 9000 metres 2. any of several former European coins of various denominations denier [′den·yər] (textiles) A unit expressing the mass of a fiber divided by its length, equal to 1 gram for 9000 meters of fiber. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Why, it is indeed a true royal jewel, which is worth a thousand pistoles if it is worth a denier. Banneret or bachelor, square pennon or forked, I would not give a denier for the difference, and the less since Sir John Chandos, chosen flower of English chivalry, is himself but a humble knight. If the poor man who has but one livre in his pocket, found a livre and twelve deniers, that would be justice, that would be excellent; but never does such a godsend fall to the lot of the poor man. |
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