zechin

noun

ze·​chin ˈze-kən How to pronounce zechin (audio) ze-ˈkēn How to pronounce zechin (audio)
: sequin sense 1

Word History

Etymology

Italian zecchino

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zechin was in 1572

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“Zechin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zechin. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.

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