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predecimalization

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Etymology

From pre- + decimalization.

Adjective

predecimalization (not comparable)

  1. pre-decimal
    • 1970, The Commercial Motor:
      It is anticipated that all such cheques will then be cleared through the banks before the predecimalization closure period.
    • 2004, Ray Puxley, Cockney Rabbit: A Dick 'n' Arry of Rhyming Slang:
      A bob is a predecimalization word for 5 pence.

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