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WORD: bezant


bezant

Definition: (noun) A gold coin of the Byzantine Empire; widely circulated in Europe in the Middle Ages.
Synonyms: solidus
Usage: The gold coin I found on my archaeology dig turned out to be an authentic bezant. Discuss.

Quotation: Rabindranath Tagore: “We gain freedom when we have paid the full price.”


Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - Head of Rabi...

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery – Head of Rabindranath Tagore (Photo credit: ell brown)

 Quotation – Rabindranath Tagore:  “We gain freedom when we have paid the full price.”