"zecchino" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: zecchinos [plural], zecchini [plural]
Etymology: Italian zecchino. Doublet of zecchin. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|it|zecchino}} Italian zecchino, {{doublet|en|zecchin}} Doublet of zecchin Head templates: {{en-noun|s|zecchini}} zecchino (plural zecchinos or zecchini)
  1. (now historical) An old gold coin of Italy; a sequin. Tags: historical Synonyms: chequin, chequine, zecchine
    Sense id: en-zecchino-en-noun-e8TfMRmA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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