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anaces

|an-a-ces|

/ˈænəsiz/

(anace)

ancient coin

Base Form	Plural
anace	anaces

Etymology

Etymology Information

'anace' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'anax,' where 'anax' meant 'king' or 'ruler.'

Historical Evolution

'anax' transformed into the medieval Latin word 'anace,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anace.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'king' or 'ruler,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of ancient coin.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a rare or obsolete term for a type of ancient Greek or Roman coin.

The museum displayed a collection of anaces from the Roman Empire.

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Last updated: 2025/07/25 21:36