"espèces sonnantes et trébuchantes" meaning in All languages combined

See espèces sonnantes et trébuchantes on Wiktionary

Noun [French]

IPA: /ɛs.pɛs sɔ.nɑ̃t.z‿e tʁe.by.ʃɑ̃t/, /ɛs.pɛs sɔ.nɑ̃.t‿e tʁe.by.ʃɑ̃t/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-Lepticed7-espèces sonnantes et trébuchantes.wav
Etymology: From the fact that a real coin was supposed to emit a certain sound, and have a sufficient weight to tip the scales (i.e. the trébuchet). Head templates: {{fr-noun|f|p}} espèces sonnantes et trébuchantes f (plural only)
  1. cash, spot cash, hard cash Tags: feminine, plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-espèces_sonnantes_et_trébuchantes-fr-noun-ZC0yAoMl Categories (other): French coordinated pairs, French entries with incorrect language header, French pluralia tantum

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