: a former monetary unit equal to 1/100 lats

santims

2 of 2

plural of santim

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latvian (nominative plural santimi, genitive plural santimu), from French centime centime

First Known Use

Noun

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of santims was in 1924

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“Santims.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/santims. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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