Edwardn.
/ˈɛdwəd/, U.S. /ˈɛdwərd/ A coin of one of the Edwards:
a. The ‘angel’ of Edward IV, or the ‘noble’ of Edward III.
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c1817 J. Hogg Tales & Sketches IV. 49 The golden Edward, with three holes in it, with which I presented my Mary.
b. Edward shovelboard n. a broad shilling of Edward VI, frequently used in the game of Shovel-board.
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a1616 W. Shakespeare Merry Wives of Windsor (1623) i. i. 142 Two Edward Shouelboords, that cost me two shilling and two pence a peece. View more context for this quotation
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