单词 | sesterce |
释义 | sesterce /ses"terrs/, n. a silver coin of ancient Rome, the quarter of a denarius, equal to 21/2 asses: introduced in the 3rd century B.C. [1590-1600; < L sestertius, equiv. to ses- half-unit (see SESQUI-) + tertius THIRD (i.e., 2 units and half a 3rd one equal 21/2 asses)] |
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