Sequin

['siːkwɪn] or ['sikwɪn]

Definition

(noun.) adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing.

Editor: Tamara--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) An old gold coin of Italy and Turkey. It was first struck at Venice about the end of the 13th century, and afterward in the other Italian cities, and by the Levant trade was introduced into Turkey. It is worth about 9s. 3d. sterling, or about $2.25. The different kinds vary somewhat in value.

Edited by Kathleen

Definition

n. a gold Venetian coin of the 13th century=9s. 4d.

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