franc

English

/fɹæŋk/

noun
Definitions
  • A former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro.
  • Any of several units of currency, some of which are multi-national (West African CFA Franc (XOF), Central African CFA Franc (XAF), the Swiss franc (CHF)) while others are national currencies.

Etymology

Borrowed from French franc (franc).

Origin

French

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Gloss

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