Created or produced for the first time (like coins from a mint), or in perfect condition as if newly made.
From 'mint,' derived from Old English 'mynet,' from Latin 'moneta' (coin), originally the name of a Roman temple where coins were made. The word's meaning expanded from coin-making to 'newly created.'
The goddess Juno Moneta was housed in the Roman temple where coins were made, so our word 'money' and 'mint' both come from her name—every time you spend money, you're technically spending something connected to an ancient Roman goddess!
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