"follis" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: folles [plural]
Etymology: From Latin follis (“a bag”). Doublet of fool. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|follis|t=a bag}} Latin follis (“a bag”), {{doublet|en|fool}} Doublet of fool Head templates: {{en-noun|folles}} follis (plural folles)
  1. (numismatics) A large bronze coin minted during the Roman Empire. Wikipedia link: follis Categories (topical): Coins, Historical currencies Categories (place): Roman Empire

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