"Abraham Newland" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Abraham Newlands [plural]
Etymology: From Abraham Newland (1730–1807), chief cashier at the Bank of England, whose signature appeared on every banknote issued by the Bank from 1782 to 1807. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Abraham Newland (plural Abraham Newlands)
  1. (archaic, British slang) A British banknote. Wikipedia link: Abraham Newland Tags: British, archaic, slang Categories (topical): Money

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