plack

noun

ˈplak

plural -s

1

: a small billon coin of Scotland issued from James III (second half of 15th century) to James VI (early 17th century)

also : a corresponding unit of value

half-plack coin

2

archaic : a paltry bit : trifle

Word History

Etymology

Middle English plakke, from Middle Dutch placke a coin

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Rhymes for plack

• ack
• brack
• clack
• crack
• dak
• flack
• flak
• hack
• jack
• knack
• lac
• lack