单词 | sequin |
释义 | sequin —sequined, adj. /see"kwin/, n. 1. a small shining disk or spangle used for ornamentation, as on women's clothing and accessories or on theatrical costumes. 2. a former gold coin of Venice, introduced in 1284; ducat. 3. a former gold coin of Malta, introduced c1535. 4. a former gold coin of Turkey, introduced in 1478. Also, zecchino, zechin (for defs. 2-4). [1575-85; < F sequin < It zecchino, equiv. to zecc(a) mint ( < Ar sikkah die, coin) + -ino -INE2] |
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