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exergue

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A space beneath the main design on a coin or medal for the insertion of the date or other minor inscription.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, numismatics

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from French exergue.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: exerg — space on coin
  • Finnish: eksergi — space on coin
  • French: exergue — space on coin
  • Italian: esergo — space on coin