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单词 jetton
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Definition of jetton in English:

jetton

noun ˈdʒɛt(ə)nˈjetn
  • A counter or token used as a gambling chip or to operate slot machines.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In France the sculptor Germain Pilon was the first Contrôleur Général des Effigies, designing the royal portraits for medals as well as coins and jettons.
    Synonyms
    token, chip, disc

Origin

Mid 18th century: from French jeton, from jeter 'throw, add up accounts' (see jet1); so named because the term was formerly used in accounting.

Rhymes

Breton, Sowetan, threaten, Tibetan
 
 

Definition of jetton in US English:

jetton

nounˈjetn
  • A counter or token used as a gambling chip or to operate slot machines.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In France the sculptor Germain Pilon was the first Contrôleur Général des Effigies, designing the royal portraits for medals as well as coins and jettons.
    Synonyms
    token, chip, disc

Origin

Mid 18th century: from French jeton, from jeter ‘throw, add up accounts’ (see jet); so named because the term was formerly used in accounting.

 
 
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