Estevin

/ɛˈstɛvɪn/ noun

Definition

A former monetary unit of Scotland, equal to one penny sterling.

Etymology

From 'esterling,' the medieval coin. The Scottish term 'estevin' emerged as a variant to describe the penny sterling when used in Scotland, especially during the late medieval period.

Kelly Says

Estevin shows how a single medieval coin—the esterling—gave birth to different currency names across Europe, from 'sterling' in England to 'estevin' in Scotland!

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