'Coining' definitions:

Definition of 'Coining'

From: GCIDE
  • Coin \Coin\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coined (koind); p. pr. & vb. n. Coining.]
  • 1. To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal; to mint; to manufacture; as, to coin silver dollars; to coin a medal. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To make or fabricate; to invent; to originate; as, to coin a word. [1913 Webster]
  • Some tale, some new pretense, he daily coined, To soothe his sister and delude her mind. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To acquire rapidly, as money; to make. [1913 Webster]
  • Tenants cannot coin rent just at quarter day. --Locke. [1913 Webster]

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