Disme
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /daɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Disme is a noun meaning (US, dated, 18th century) A dime minted in 1792.
Meaning
(US, dated, 18th century) A dime minted in 1792.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A tenth; a tenth part; a tithe.
Example Sentences
Since the first sword was drawn about this question, Ev'ry tithe soul 'mongst many thousand dismes, Hath been as dear as Helen.
I have heard say, that a writ of right of dismes is given by the statute of Westm. 2, and that speaketh only of dismes, and not of pensions.
a. 1734, John Ayliffe, Parergon Juris Canonici Anglicani. The pope began to exercise his new rapines by a compliance with king Edward, in granting him two years’ disme from the clergy.
Word Forms
- dismes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dime, dimepiece, doubloon, dimestore, mail, ducket.
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