not worth a Continental in English

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Etymology: From the rapid depreciation of Continental currency, an early American money, and its having become worthless near the end of the American Revolutionary War. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} not worth a Continental (not comparable)

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      "wikipedia": [
        "Early American currency#Continental_currency"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "word": "not worth a Continental"
}

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        "English uncomparable adjectives"
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "worthless, lacking in value, especially due to economic inflation."
      ],
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"not worth a Continental" meaning in English

Adjective