bawbee

noun

1
: any of various Scottish coins of small value
2
: an English halfpenny

Word History

Etymology

probably from Alexander Orrok, laird of Sillebawbe flourished 1538 Scottish master of the mint

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bawbee was in 1542

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Cite this Entry

“Bawbee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bawbee. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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