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First Known Use: 1664
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: an old British coin worth 21 shillings
See words that rhyme with guinea Britannica English: Translation of guinea for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about guinea
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