Didrachmal

/dɪˈdrækmərəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or expressed in terms of didrachms; of the value or nature of a two-drachma coin.

Etymology

From 'didrachma' or 'didrachm' with the suffix '-al,' creating an adjective meaning 'of or relating to a didrachm.'

Kelly Says

Creating adjectives from ancient currency names allows historians to precisely describe financial transactions in ancient Greek texts—'didrachmal payment' tells us exactly what denomination of coin was involved.

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