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contango day

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The second day before payment of a contango debt is due.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Qualifier: London Stock Exchange

Examples

  • 1968, P. G. Wodehouse, 'Do Butlers Burgle Banks?', Everyman, London: 2005, p 156. 'Let's see, when is next contango day?' asked Ferdie.

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History

Etymology

contango + day