- word-coining
- invention of words, creation of new words
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
word-coining
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coining — n. Rubbing oil or ointment into the skin using a coin or similar metal object. coin v. Example Citations: Employees at Sherman Elementary School had noticed marks on the couple s four children and police took the children away April 30. The marks … New words
Coining — Coin Coin, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Coined} (koind); p. pr. & vb. n. {Coining}.] 1. To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal; to mint; to manufacture; as, to coin silver dollars; to coin a medal. [1913 Webster] 2. To … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
coining — n. conversion of metal into coin; act of stamping coins; invention of a new word or phrase kɔɪn n. piece of stamped metal currency (as opposed to paper bills) v. make coins out of metal, mint; invent a new word or phrase … English contemporary dictionary
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coin — [[t]kɔ͟ɪn[/t]] coins, coining, coined 1) N COUNT A coin is a small piece of metal which is used as money. ...50 pence coins. ...Frederick s gold coin collection. 2) VERB If you coin a word or a phrase, you are the first person to say it. [V n]… … English dictionary
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