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stater

noun

: an ancient gold or silver coin of the Greek city-states

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek statēr, literally, a unit of weight, from histanai to cause to stand, weigh — more at stand

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stater was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Stater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stater. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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