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1. (n.) florin
a former British coin, orig. of silver, equal to two shillings.
2. florin
the guilder of the Netherlands.
3. florin
a former gold coin of Florence, first issued in 1252.
4. florin
any of various former gold coins of Europe.
Etymology: (1275–1325; ME < MF < early It fiorino Florentine coin stamped with a lily, der. of fiore flower < L flōrem)
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1. (noun) guilder, gulden, florin
the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents
2. (noun) guilder, gulden, florin, Dutch florin
formerly the basic unit of money in the Netherlands; equal to 100 cents
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1. (noun) Florin
a silver coin of Florence, first struck in the twelfth century, and noted for its beauty. The name is given to different coins in different countries. The florin of England, first minted in 1849, is worth two shillings, or about 48 cents; the florin of the Netherlands, about 40 cents; of Austria, about 36 cents
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