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noun
A former small Portuguese coin, similar to a penny.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A former small unit of mass, equivalent to about 112 mg and chiefly used as a measure of gold dust.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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History
From Portuguese vintém, from Portuguese vinteno.
