"'Change" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Aphetic form of exchange. Etymology templates: {{aphetic form|en|exchange}} Aphetic form of exchange Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} 'Change (uncountable)
  1. (colloquial, obsolete) The stock exchange. Tags: colloquial, obsolete, uncountable Derived forms: on 'Change
    Sense id: en-'Change-en-noun-dZjbRDcH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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