"knife money" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From knife + money, from its knifelike shape. Etymology templates: {{com|en|knife|money}} knife + money Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} knife money (uncountable)
  1. (historical, banking) Large knife-shaped money made from cast bronze, used in China between 600 and 200 B.C. during the Zhou dynasty. Wikipedia link: knife money Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Banking, Coins, Historical currencies, History of China
    Sense id: en-knife_money-en-noun-nEOUnhhd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: banking, business
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