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\ ˈrin \

Definition of rin

 (Entry 1 of 2)

chiefly Scottish variant of

rin

noun
\ " \
plural rin

Definition of rin (Entry 2 of 2)

: a formerly used Japanese monetary unit equal to ¹/₁₀ sen also : a coin representing one rin

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History and Etymology for rin

Noun

Japanese

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“Rin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rin. Accessed 6 Dec. 2021.

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