clad


2clad

adj \ˈklad\

Definition of CLAD

1
: being covered or clothed <ivy-clad buildings>
2
of a coin : consisting of outer layers of one metal bonded to a core of a different metal

Origin of CLAD

Middle English, past participle of clothen to clothe
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Monetary Terms

legend, numismatic, obverse, reverse, scrip, series, specie

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