bullion
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noun \ˈbu̇l-yən, -ˌyän\Definition of BULLION
1
a : gold or silver considered as so much metal; specifically : uncoined gold or silver in bars or ingots b : metal in the mass <lead bullion>
2
: lace, braid, or fringe of gold or silver threads
See Origin of BULLION
Middle English, from Anglo-French billion, bullion melting house, bullion, probably blend of Middle French bille ingot, piece of money (from Old French, log) and Anglo-French *bulliun, buillun cauldron, from Old French boillon froth on boiling liquid, broth — more at billet, bouillon
First Known Use: 14th century
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