coin

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to form by stamping, punching, or printing

   strike coins

2. 2
   verb

   to make up

   coin phrases or words

3. 3
   noun

   A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.

   ...the coins were of all countries and sizes - doubloons, and louis d'ors, and guineas, and pieces of eight...

4. 4
   noun

   That which serves for payment or recompense.

   The loss of every present advantage to flesh and blood is repaid in a nobler coin.

5. 5
   noun

   Something in broad circulation or use.

   Tho’ truths in manhood darkly join, ⁠Deep-seated in our mystic frame, ⁠We yield all blessing to the name Of Him that made them current coin; […]

6. 6
   noun

   Money in general, not limited to coins.

   She spent some serious coin on that car!

7. 7
   noun

   A small circular slice of food.

   For munchies try deep-fried jalapeño coins, jumbo Buffalo wings, and hush puppies with a sweet edge.

8. 8
   noun

   Ellipsis of cryptocoin; a cryptocurrency.

   What's the best coin to buy right now?

Etymology

From Middle English coyn, from Old French coigne (“wedge, cornerstone, die for stamping”), from Latin cuneus (“wedge”). Doublet of coign and cuneus. See also quoin (“cornerstone”). Displaced Middle English mynt, from Old English mynet (whence modern English mint), which was derived from Latin monēta.