| 释义 |
croc·ard
noun
also crock·ard \ˈkräkərd, krōˈkärd\
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English crocarde, from Middle French crocard, perhaps from croc hook (of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse krōkr hook) + -ard — more at crook
: a coin of base metal that circulated in England at two to the penny during the 13th century and until its circulation was prohibited in 1310 — compare pollard 1 |