Duit

/dœɪ̯t/ noun

Definition

A small Dutch coin of little value, historically used in the Netherlands and its colonies, or any small amount of money.

Etymology

From Middle Dutch 'duit,' possibly derived from a place name or from Afrikaans influences. The coin was so small and worthless that 'duit' became slang for an insignificant amount.

Kelly Says

The duit was so worthless that '30 duiten' became a proverbial expression for something truly trivial—kind of like how Americans might say 'not worth a wooden nickel.'

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